The Center For Independent Living Of North Central Florida

American senior citizens will account for 20% of the nation’s total population by 2030 (Nelson, 2007). With the growing population of senior living, healthcare facilities are becoming more popular than ever. Brightview is an up in coming healthcare senior living facility that will be opening up 13 more facilities on the east coast. The activities department plays a crucial role in Brightview Senior Living. The department function and how its managed ties into the overall function of the facility. The various activities that are ran and performed are to get the elderly involved. By doing so, this allows them to carry out physical activity and challenge their body and minds. As you get older you lose some cognitive and physical development. Giving

The Alice Saddy Caring for the Community a non-profit agency located in London, Ontario, was established to support individuals with developmental disabilities by assisting them to live independently rather than an in a group home. Via various programs and services offered by the association, they provided opportunities for individual with developmental disabilities to become active, “contributing members of the community”. As a nonprofit, community-based organization, the Alice Saddy Association is committed to promoting independence and building an inclusive community where all individuals with disabilities can lead full and gratifying lives.

Each of these programs aids and assets adults, families, children, and disabled clients in addressing discrimination, oppression, vulnerabilities, and conditions of inequality, as well as empowers the clients in making positive change in their lives.

More and more people will need care in old age, and if they are disabled. Millions of Americans suffer from a chronic illness, or some kind of disability, and many of these people will have limits in their daily activities. Some people experience

The challenges we face with access of care can extremely discriminate and damaging to individuals, families, and communities. Barriers of accommodation, availability, accessibility and acceptability are obstructions that need to be demolished. 28% of insured people with disabilities reported needing particular therapies, equipment or medications that were not covered by their health plans, compared to 7 percent of those without disabilities (N.O.D, 2000). Enforcement efforts recently have failed to bring a need change to the healthcare access for disable people. Regardless of their disability, they should have access to affordable, comprehensive, and adaptive

Case management services include service coordination, one stop employment services, program referrals to outside agencies, crisis management, tax assistance, various workshops, classes, and trainings, community events, and a multitude of community partnerships. Family Self Sufficiency consists of case management, life skills training, education and employment services, homeownership, escrow accounts and referrals to other resources. Lastly, Senior Service Coordination entails on-site service coordination, on-site food supplement

The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California in Orange County (RIO) was initially established and founded in 1950 to improve the quality of life among disabled children and adults. Since then, the organization has branched off into two additional locations in Fullerton, CA and San Clemente, CA. With all facilities focusing on improving the quality of life among disabled children and adults, therapy programs range from social services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing services along with hour-to-hour activities and an on-site dietician to cater to the client’s dietary needs. Today, RIO of Orange also offers additional programs within their facility such as an infant day care, child development program, preschool, and also aquatic exercise classes. The general population within the organization varies. Within the mission statement, RIO of Orange assures that services are provided without regard to age, race, creed, sexual orientation, and gender (Riorehab.org, 2016).

For this assignment I decided to write my reflection paper on the “Life and Death in Assisted Living” video. Out of all the videos that were presented to me, I felt this video was the most interesting to me. This video showed many different incidents that happen assisted living facility on the day to day, that many people including myself was not aware of. One of the main reasons I find this video interesting is, because one day I plan to be an administrator at an assisted living. I preferably want to be an administrator of an assisted living with a hundred beds or more. As an administrator I want to make sure I understand the positions, feelings, and point of views from everyone involved in the facility, including from the residents as well.

As Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), we advocate for the disable person. Knowing key resources for the members of our community will contribute to the success of our service. Thus, Internet is a tool used by the FCN to search and find organizations, get information on who they advocate for, know their mission and vision, contact individuals on the organization, and discuss concerns regarding individualized cases. Two advocacy websites called my attention when reviewing them in depth: The Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. (CILSF) and the Victim Response, Inc.

They provide a lot of different resources such as Special Education / IEP & IFSP, translation / interpretation Services, in-Home Visitation, monthly support group meetings, emotional & social support, transportation, provide information regarding family networks & workshops, health care referrals, ARC: Advocates for the right of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, APPCC: Asia Pacific Cultural Center and many

The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) operates a wide range of psychosocial and medical programs in Bexar County whose target populations include individuals with behavioral health disorders and intellectual disabilities. (The center for health care services, http://chcsbc.org/board-of-trustees/) The Center for health care services also offers care for the homeless population and those who are suffering and trying to recover from substance abuse. After searching the internet and comparing multiple agencies, I always found myself coming back to CHCS. I love that this agency offers all forms of help for people with special needs and those who are suffering from mental Illness. I have a brother who is special and suffers from both behavioral and intellectual disabilities. I feel like working for this agency, I would learn to understand my brother more, and be able to support him in ways I haven’t before. I also love that the CHCS works with veterans. As a (former) military spouse, I was always interested in the health and wellness of our soldiers who suffer from PTSD, and mental illness. One of the most fulfilling aspects of working in the mental health field is being able to provide support to others during the most challenging moments in their life. To me, it became apparent after researching that this agency offers everything I want

Seniors in Wilkes Barre don't need to be told how wonderful the area is. While winters are generally mild, that doesn't mean the glorious sun of summer is not warmly welcomed. Despite the wide variety of activities in the area, residents often forget just how many amazing locations there are to visit and things there are to do. In an attempt to help remind everybody just how great this area is, consider these popular activities and locations for seniors enjoying summers in Wilkes Barre.

The Arc serves as a resource for self-advocates and family members for a better life and to the community to promote positive attitudes to disabilities.

1. Draw a Gantt chart for the construction phase of the program. What is the completion date

On Wednesday, December 6th, 2017, I attended a presentation and tour at the Independence Center of Colorado Springs. During the presentation, I had the opportunity to hear about all of the different services that the Independence Center offers as well as the collaboration that the Independence Center does around the community. Jaime Harrell, the independent living program manager, explained the history of the Independence Center, the different services that are offered, and the Independence Center’s philosophy. The Independence Center offers services for anyone who self-identifies as having a disability without the need for any documentation. Fifty percent of the staff at the Independence Center is required to have a disability, which makes the center a safe and comforting environment for individuals with disabilities who come in needing services. Funding for the Independence Center comes from state and federal dollars, which currently serves about three hundred individuals free of charge. To take a closer look at the Independence Center, I will focus on how the center provides assistance for individuals who are transitioning into the workforce as well as how they foster independence. Included alongside these details will be many of the services that are offered.