Interview with Christopher Perna: Changing the Culture of Elder Care
During his practice as a physician, Dr. Christopher Perna observed that elder care homes typically focus on treating illnesses medically but often ignore three factors that can harm seniors psychologically: loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. He concluded that only by caring equally for …
The AdvantAge Assessment: Using Data to Design Elder Friendly Initiatives
Countries with growing elderly populations are looking for innovative programs that enable seniors to remain in their homes and maintain a connection to their communities. In this inter-view, Mia Oberlink discusses the AdvantAge Initiative survey, which collects information di-rectly from older community …
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: MedicAlert NYC Wanderer’s Safety Program and CaringKind
There are times when people living with dementia might wander away from their homes or family, or simply forget where they are. These incidents can cause panic and worry for their caretakers. The MedicAlert® NYC Wanderer’s Safety Program locates missing people who …
Cohousing: Community Living for All Ages: An Interview with Joani Blank
The rapidly growing elderly population has made the development of inclusive housing models for older adults a global priority. In this interview, Joani Blank, a seventy eight year old resident of Swan’s Market Cohousing Community in Oakland, California, shares her personal experiences …
Full Circle America Case Study: Aging in Place and Community, An Interview with Allan Teel
Seniors around the world require improved care and community support to maintain their quality of life. The needs of this growing population is driving innovation in the delivery of person centered care. The Full Circle America home and community care program is …
Person Centered Dementia Care and Healthy Dying: Interview with Davina Porock
The World Health Organization recognizes dementia as a public health priority. Dementia rates are rising steadily due to an increase in the global senior population and longer life expectancies. The rate of dementia cases is increasing by 7.7 million cases per year. …
Opportunities for Investment in Health and Wellness
There is a growing need for healthcare products and services worldwide. The world population is projected to increase by at least another two to three billion by the end of the century. All will seek access to high quality, affordable healthcare. Incomes …
UCLA Global Lab for Health Project: Implementation Completion Report
This report discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with transferring fourteen innovations introduced by medical professionals from India across healthcare systems and markets to be adopted by partners in the United States. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) asked ACCESS Health …
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