06 Monday May 2013
Back in March, I posted a brief piece on The Green House Project. Since then, I’ve done some more research on this topic, and this month they’re celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Read more over at Caregivers: The Green House Project: Transforming Long-Term Care.
21 Sunday Apr 2013
Posted in Blogging, Caregivers.com, Eason House, Mom, Prevention, Quotes
Researchers are finding that there’s a definite link between cognitive decline and sense of purpose. No matter our age, we all need to have a reason to wake up in the morning; we all want to make a difference! Read more in my latest Caregivers piece, Cognitive Decline: Seniors Yearning For Purpose
26 Tuesday Mar 2013
Posted in Care Options, Eason House, Finding a Facility
I hope to do a piece on the Green House Project soon, but I saw this video today and had to share. I truly believe that this is the elder care model of the future, and it’s something we should all be advocating for.
My family was blessed. After two less than stellar years (putting it mildly) with Mom living in a traditional facility, we found what, in my mind, was (and is) elder care Shangri-La. Eason House, is an adult family home to five residents and follows many of the same principles as the Green House homes. Institutional care, even the cream of the crop, simply cannot compete. The ratios just do not permit this kind of individualized care and nurturing. It’s an amazing thing to witness first hand.
Take a look at Move In Day At Tupelo.
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