AAA7 invites community to "person-centered care" discussion in Hillsboro
By
Jennifer Dovyak-Lewis-
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recently received a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging for the promotion of person-centered care and culture change in our region’s nursing homes.
Culture change is a national movement designed to transform the way we think about and provide care to individuals, whether they are living independently, in an assisted living community, or in a nursing home. The goal of culture change is to move from an institutional model of care to a person-centered model, in order to create a more home-like environment. Person-centered living, no matter where someone lives, should promote the opportunity for the individual to direct their life to the greatest extent possible.
On Thursday, Sept. 13, the AAA7 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will sponsor a meeting for families of nursing home residents and those interested in creating a better future for themselves and their loved ones as they age. The meeting will be held at Highland District Hospital’s Board Room, located at 1275 North High Street in Hillsboro from 2-3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Interested individuals will be invited to participate in an informal discussion about the creation of a new culture of care in nursing homes called “Person-Centered Care.” To register, please contact Kaye Inoshita, AAA7 Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director, at 1-800-582-7277, or Jennifer Howland with the Highland District Hospital Social Work Department at (937) 393-6271.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.[[In-content Ad]]
Culture change is a national movement designed to transform the way we think about and provide care to individuals, whether they are living independently, in an assisted living community, or in a nursing home. The goal of culture change is to move from an institutional model of care to a person-centered model, in order to create a more home-like environment. Person-centered living, no matter where someone lives, should promote the opportunity for the individual to direct their life to the greatest extent possible.
On Thursday, Sept. 13, the AAA7 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will sponsor a meeting for families of nursing home residents and those interested in creating a better future for themselves and their loved ones as they age. The meeting will be held at Highland District Hospital’s Board Room, located at 1275 North High Street in Hillsboro from 2-3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Interested individuals will be invited to participate in an informal discussion about the creation of a new culture of care in nursing homes called “Person-Centered Care.” To register, please contact Kaye Inoshita, AAA7 Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Director, at 1-800-582-7277, or Jennifer Howland with the Highland District Hospital Social Work Department at (937) 393-6271.
Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay. The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the community looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.
Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277 (TTY: 711). Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgencyOnAgingDistrict7.[[In-content Ad]]