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An “Administration for Community Living”? Yes, but…
Last month, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sibelius announced the merging of the offices for Aging, Disability, and Developmental Disabilites, to form one new agency. This “Administration for Community Living” is designed, in the Secretary’s words, “to help ensure that the supports people … Continue reading
SB 1228 could allow for more “kinder, gentler” person-centered care facilities to be built in California
via 89.3FM KPCC “[Green House Homes offer] an individually tailored environment and experience so someone doesn’t feel as if they’re trapped in a long, pale green hallway of an institution” says Gary Passmore, Vice President and Director of the Congress … Continue reading
AARP Texas urges state officials to ease financial restraints and urge developers to build more Green House homes
via Texas AARP “The state supports a culture change” in institutional care that would allow more Green house homes in Texas, says Chris Traylor, commissioner of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Elders and family members are extremely … Continue reading
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Tagged aarp, Alzheimer's, culture change, dementia, Sagecrest, Texas legislature, Texas Medicaid
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Highlighting The Green House Project Team: Lisa Maxwell, Project Guide
Lisa visited her first nursing home when she was 12 years old. She was playing violin at the time with a youth orchestra, and her mother thought playing for the residents would be “good practice” for her. It turns out … Continue reading
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The Cornell Legacy Project Reminds Us Play Is Essential
The theme this year for Older Americans Month is Never too old to play. Karl Pillemer, author of the book ’30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans’, shares wisdom … Continue reading
Community integrated Green House homes provide a New York neighborhood with something special…licensed nursing home care
It takes a variety of homes to make up a neighborhood—so why not build Green House homes in existing communities? There are those who would question whether it’s possible…but in upstate New York it’s proving to be a wonderful addition … Continue reading
Coaching Corner – Approaching the Difficult Conversation: Self-Awareness
As a coaching Guide, team member, and partner in Green House homes we constantly have opportunities to communicate and build relationships with team members. Time spent in getting to know and trust each other is essential for team effectiveness and success. … Continue reading
California Senate Committee approves a new nursing home licensing category that would allow Green House homes in the state
via CaliforniaHealthline.org “It puts the ‘home’ back into nursing home.” That’s how California Senator Elaine Alquist (D-San Jose) described SB 1228 when addressing the Senate Committee on Health this week. The bill would create a new health facility licensing category … Continue reading
Thrive Research: Multi-group benefits for an evidence-based model
The Green House Project has partnered with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s THRIVE (The Research Initiative Valuing Eldercare) collaborative to learn more about the Green House model as well as other models of care. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson … Continue reading
Stadium Place Manifests Hope for Low and Moderate Income Elders
“We used to have home plate,” Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke told the crowd at Thursday’s opening ceremonies of The Green House Residences of Stadium Place . “Now we have home sweet home.” The Grand Opening of Stadium Place, … Continue reading
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Tagged baltimore, culture change, Dr. Bill Thomas, first, Maryland, stadium place
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The Green House homes at Stadium Place Answers Nursing Care Need in Baltimore
Stadium Place, developed by Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO), is the first certified Green House project in the state of Maryland. It is also the first in the nation to take advantage of special financing for Green House projects aimed … Continue reading
Jefferson County Creates Home
Jefferson County Green House homes, nestled in the Smokey Mountains, are an ideal place to enjoy life in a tight knit community. Knoxnews.com, recognized that there is something special happening within this organization and took a deeper look: In the … Continue reading
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PEAK Leadership Summit Will Converge Strategic Innovators
Wise Leadership is the Lifeblood of any Organization To make real change in an organization, leaders must cast the vision for change and inspire others to join them on the journey. A culture change journey is one without a destination, and often … Continue reading
Highlighting the Green House Project Team: Anna Ortigara, Resource Development Director
Anna began her work as a Registered Nurse in the field of pediatrics, but within a couple of years her focus quickly changed to elders, all thanks to a job with a large corporate firm. In the early 80’s Proctor … Continue reading
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What’s your favorite culture change book?
Yesterday the world got its first opportunity to own Bill Thomas’ Tribes of Eden. As we celebrate a new book that’s been inspired by Culture Change advocates, we had to wonder – what book has inspired you? What text would … Continue reading
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Tagged culture change, Dr. Bill Thomas, The Eden Alternative, Tribes of Eden
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