Living Policy And Literature : Aging

As more and more elderly Americans choose to spend their later years in assisted living facilities, FRONTLINE and ProPublica examine whether this loosely regulated, multi-billion dollar industry is putting seniors at risk? Their film “Life and Death in Assisted Living” depicts different phenomenons that occurs in assisted living that America is unaware of. A testimony provided in the film describes assisted living as being “a rock that you don’t want to look under” because of the unspoken neglect and abuse of the residents in the facilities. This film focuses on the investigation and evaluation of the care provided by Emeritus’ assisted living facilities. It provides viewers with information on what makes assisted living unique, the qualifications

Assisted living is a fairly new and unique part of the long term care continuum of services. The goal of assisted living is to maximize the independence of older adults while living in a homelike environment. This paper will provide an overview of assisted living facilities including the number of facilities and residents, costs, services, and growth expectations. Challenges with oversight and regulations will be discussed as well as solutions to the problem. Challenges and solutions for staffing and training issues will also be discussed. The paper will also highlight “In Loving Hands Assisted Living” which is a local assisted living facility that I called and visited to aid in my research. I will give an overview of the

In addition, Community Care Services provides much needed monitoring and support service to ensure the older person is able to live in their own home. They cover everything from community nursing, meals, domestic help, personal care, home modifications, transport and day therapies and support for people with cultural and identifiable needs, as well as for people with particular health conditions. For example, meals on wheels services provide a nutritional food, Vital Call service to help the aged people in an emergency case. Some of the ways may support the older people are get assistance with “home help”,

Team B chose to cover Emeritus at Harbour of Pointe Shores, a senior community located in Ocean Shores, Washington. The team was interested in learning more about an assisted living and rehabilitation facility. It is also an opportunity to uncover the differences from an assisted living community and a skilled nursing facility. Emeritus at Harbour of Pointe Shores provides retirement and assisted living, respite services, and on-site rehabilitation. Similar to other long-term care facilities, the facility and staff are required to follow specific guidelines and regulations to maintain licensing and accreditation. However, these

Mr. Henry and his wife need medical care coordinated throughout the health care system to receive proper treatment and prevent health complications, encouraging their independence by remaining in the same setting. Marek and Rantz highlight that by providing care coordination and health care services for older adults residing in specially designed senior apartments, older adults will not have to move from one level of care delivery to another as their health care needs increase; and they will have the opportunity to “age in place” (Marek & Rantz, 2000). Care coordination starts with a comprehensive assessment of each of Henry and Ertha individual needs for health and social support, and by developing an individualized plan of care for each of them. “Patients should be evaluated, and care plans should be designed and implemented according to the individual needs of each patient (American Geriatrics Society, 2012, p. 1966). As Mr. Henry and his wife health care needs increase, they can receive periodical physical examinations to monitor their underlying health problems, and for early detection of complications remaining in their apartment. This will prevent negative outcomes associated with relocation, and medications and treatment noncompliance.

Many courts continue to make case-by-case decisions concerning community efforts to manage eldercare facilities and services and hospice care with zoning regulations. Regulations that put limits on: (a) square footage, (b) the number of permits based on the distance between facilities, (c) restricting any administrative space on premises, (d) 0ccupancy turn-over rate, (e) aesthetic

One thing every living organism has in common on this planet-- age. No one wants to age or face the fact that aging is inevitable. However, since it’s impossible to beat the never ending time clock that is life; everyone wants to be as comfortable as possible when age finally does catch up with them. When the majority of people think of comfortability in old age, they think of living in their own homes and being surrounded by their loved ones. Not many individuals want to be placed into a nursing home type facility because they can’t imagine themselves being comfortable that way. Nonetheless, even though being placed in a home does take away some of an elderly person’s independence, usually the independence lost is in activities that person can no longer do for themselves. Indeed, nursing homes do have their own set of scary stories behind them; life lost, independence lost, and privacy lost, yet many of those stories are outdated. Upon investigation, it would be easy for anyone to scare themselves out of a nursing facility due to the stories that are out there. Yet, upon even further research people would be able to see how far the United States has come in their development and evolution of nursing care facilities. The care of the elderly in the form of nursing homes has faced a tough evolution starting off with a harsh past, to what nursing homes are like now, and what people can expect for the future of these homes.

Goal Statement To help elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities through systems of long-term care, and livable communities where their safety is not at risk. The goal is to find different programs and ways for the elderly to be protected against any kind of harm and abuse. Scope of the Problem

Community care involves different services provided by local communities to assist with individuals who are in a long-term care situation. According to “Administration on Aging,” Congress passed the Older American Act (OAA) in 1965 in response to the concern about a lack of community social services for older persons (2011). The OAA has provided a wide array of services for the organization and delivery of services to the older population and their caregivers. Adult day service programs are designed to provide a place to go while a family caregiver goes to work (“National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information,” n.d.). These programs vary by location. Some programs provide health care services, others provide social activities, and there are a few that provide both services. Some social activities include various educational or exercise classes as

Aging is a natural part of life. However, many people struggle to stay active in their golden years. The attentive staff at National Church Residences is committed to the health and overall well-being of their clients and residents. Their senior living community in Chillicothe, OH, has provided safe, affordable, and comfortable housing to seniors for more than 50 years. As innovative leaders in home and health care for the elderly, they work hard to fulfill the social and human needs of older adults.

There may come a time in your loved one's life when they are no longer able to perform all of the tasks they used to without assistance. Despite their need for support, your senior loved one may decide they want to remain at home and enjoy their independence and freedom. While nursing homes and assisted living facilities serve a certain segment of the population quite well, others enjoy the quality of life that comes from living in their own home. For families that are able to provide the necessary care, arrangements can be made to make this work. Others, however, are left wondering how their senior loved one is going to receive the service and support they require to remain safe. Thankfully,

There are few individuals who choose not to go into a long-term care facility, however there are also many people who don’t have the option to enter a home due to absence of facilities. As a result of lack of long-term care amenities, waitlists have skyrocketed. With respect to the long-term care facility called Riverview Gardens, located in Chatham, Ontario, 9 out of 10 people wait 437 days for basic accommodations (Community Care Access Centre, 2016). The worst part is that most of the people who are on the waitlist are elderly, meaning that it could be dangerous if they are forced to stay home while they wait for a placement. The Family Caregiver Alliance (2015) reported that approximately 63% of people in need of long-term

Assisted living communities are a becoming a more fiable choice among seniors and the aging population. Many senior

Homes often require improvements to allow a senior to be more mobile, safe and functional and help to ensure that seniors and persons with disabilities can live healthy, independent lives in the comfort of their home or family’s home (Government of Canada, 2015, para. 3). Making improvements to a house can be costly. High costs of renovations are just one barrier that prevent people from aging in their own homes, other factors include a lack of supports regarding home and yard maintenance, food preparation, dressing and bath assistance, living in a rural setting outside of the boundary for homecare, poor quality or lack of service, and lack of skilled

In fact, the government has already commissioned several reports on the issue of serving an ageing population. One such report from the Saskatchewan Provincial Advisory Committee of Older Persons makes two recommendations that are of particular interest to REACH. The first is that the government work to disseminate information about home care services to clients to increase program uptake. The other is that existing community organizations be asked to provide a range of services to assist individuals maintain their independence. (Saskatchewan Provincial Advisory Committee of Older Persons. 2003) A Home Care Program Review prepared by Hollander Analytical Services reiterates this second point. (2006) Given the demographic and political realities, coupled with the policy advice the government is receiving, it is likely that the government will act on this issue and that it will seek to do so through established community-based organizations.