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are a multitude of Culture Change Philosophies floating
around the Senior Housing industry, especially in nursing
facilities. The “Eden” Philosophy is popular,
as well as “person-centered care.” Solden
Development has created its own Culture Change Philosophy,
especially for Assisted Living or “living with
assistance” Communities. It is called the Vibrant
Community. We have put together 13 Core Principals we
believe, when incorporated, help make a Senior Living
Community alive and vibrant, help provide the residents
the best chance of living fulfilling lives, and help
the staff excel, enjoy their work, and treat their job
as a career and a stepping stone to future growth.
1. Create
Normality—avoid institutionalism and isolation
2.Help
Residents Maintain and Enhance Meaningful Relationships
3.Help
Residents enjoy Meaningful activity
4.Cultivate
the Mind of Residents as well as Caring for their
bodies
5.Have
Intergenerational Relationships, of all ages, be the
norm
6.Enrich
People’s Spirits with Culture—in and out
of the AL community
7.Provide
a state-of-the-art Fitness program
8.Provide
Excellent and nutritious food
9.Empower
and Respect Staff—have them treat their job as
a career and be a
stepping
stone for growth
10. Empower Families to continue to be caregivers
and have deeper relationships
11. Use Technology to increase connection and customer
service
12. Encourage Residents to understand their aging,
physically, emotionally
and
spiritually
13. Have the Assisted Living Community be a part of
the local community,
moving
in and out of each other, helping and uplifting each
other.
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Phone
(734) 913-0000