Hi Readers, I am
sharing a story and video below about the Green House movement started as the
Eden Alternative by geriatrician Dr. Bill Thomas and Jude Thomas in 1994. What
is it? A radical model of long-term care that empowers older adults. Since
meeting Thomas at a scientific meeting about twenty years ago, I have promoted
this model that revolutionizes how we approach care. The typical “asylum” model
promotes rigid schedules, learned helplessness, and boredom. Conversely, the
Eden Alternative and Green House model promote autonomy, independence, dignity,
and greater well-being. Visitors will not see a medical cart in the hallway of
a Green House property and their staff does not wear medical attire. Why?
Because that not what we see in a home. Here is a link to learn more: https://edenalt.org/who-we-are/
Below is an article and
video from the Green House Project, December 2021 Newsletter. Please take seven
minutes to see firsthand how they operate and what seniors and their families
think about their Green House residence. As a gerontologist, I ONLY recommend
Green House properties to clients.
“This month, a Canadian news team looking for workable solutions
to the long-term care crisis north of the border found answers in a pair of
Green House communities here in the United States.
The CBC News crew visited Green House homes operated by Otterbein SeniorLife in
Ohio and Presbyterian Villages of Michigan in Detroit, speaking with a wide
range of caregivers, residents, and family members about the small-home
difference.
The resulting coverage helped bring what we know about Green House homes to viewers
across Canada: Smaller, person-centered communities that empower residents and
workers alike are the future of long-term care, no matter where you live.
As we look ahead to 2022, we hope these stories help add more fuel to the
small-home revolution across North America!” (The Green House Project, December
2021 E-News).
Video:
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1981931587590
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