Green House Newsletter

June 2012

In This Issue
Policy Event Launches National Conversation about Advancing the Green House Model
The 6th Eden Alternative International Conference
A Special Position in Green House Homes: The Sage
Celebrating Mary Valentine: Green House life through her Granddaughter's Eyes
It Takes a Lot of Planning to Be Spontaneous
Wisconsin nursing home associations ask for state to expand incentives to replace aging facilites-Green House homes are a prime example
SB 1228 could allow for more "kinder, gentler" person-centered care facilities to be built in California
Highlighting The Green House Project Team: Debbie Wiegand, Project Guide

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On May 30, The Green House Project, in partnership with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, hosted a groundbreaking policy event at the newly opened Green House Residences at Stadium Place. As the first Green House project in the state of Maryland, the proximity of Stadium Place afforded an opportunity for more than 70 national leaders in government, aging and long-term care to see the homes firsthand and launch a national...
 

 

The 6th Eden Alternative International Conference

 

 The conference lobby was buzzing with excitement as individuals gathered for the 6th Eden Alternative International Conference.  Even as a newcomer to this event, it was evident that everyone was deeply connected both personally and professionally.  It felt like a large family reunion, and in no time, I was...

 

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A Special Position in Green House Homes: The Sage

 

"The Sage occupies a honored place in a Green House home," that is how Dr. Bill Thomas, the founder of The Green House Project�, describes the importance of this volunteer position in each home.  According to Dr. Thomas they occupy such an honored place in the home because the Sage is concerned that everyone in the house have the best possible life...

 

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Celebrating Mary Valentine: Green House life through her Granddaughter's Eyes 

 

Contribution by Ann Frohman, granddaughter of Mary Valentine.

 

Mary Valentine was a tiny, elegant red-headed woman who surrounded herself with beauty.  She was a lady of fashion and style. She loved the opera, flowers, poetry, French Impressionist art, the warmth of a home surrounded by family and friends.  She was humble and appreciative of all life had given her, an eternal optimist, never sad or discouraged.  She made others at ease.  She was the nicest person I have ever known...

 

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It Takes a Lot of Planning to Be Spontaneous 

  

 According to Allen Power's recent blog post, spontaneity is key to meaningful engagement.  He writes:

 

I have often said the above words with regard to creating a long-term care environment rich with spontaneity. While there clearly are benefits to programmed and therapeutic activities, much of the joy in life comes from the ability to respond to the needs and desires of the present moment for each individual. But it's a hard thing to do...

 

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Wisconsin nursing home associations ask for state to expand incentives to replace aging facilites-Green House homes are a prime example

  

"It's the spice of life!" that's how 80 year old Henry Hintz describes living in a Green House home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 

 

Nursing homes, traditionally marked by long, institutional corridors designed to be efficient for staff are ungoing a culture change across the country and Green House homes are a prime example for the industry...

 

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SB 1228 could allow for more "kinder, gentler" person-centered care facilities to be built in California

 

"[Green House Homes offer] an individually tailored environment and experience so someone doesn't feel as if they're trapped in a long, pale green hallway of an institution" says Gary Passmore, Vice President and Director of the Congress of California Seniors, which supports a bill being introduced in California by Democratic Senator Elaine Alquist...

 

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Highlighting The Green House Project Team: Debbie Wiegand, Project Guide

 

Elders have always been at the center of Debbie's life. Not many of us could say that we knew both sets of our grandparents, a great grandmother & grandfather, and a great, great grandmother-but that is the case for Debbie. She was raised in a small, rural community in Texas, and her neighborhood was filled with generations of family members. Her grandparents and great grandparents were a huge part of her life-they had a strong influence on her and she...

 

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THE GREEN HOUSE Newsletter
Published monthly to share information with providers, elders and others about THE GREEN HOUSE Project, a new and innovative approach to long-term, skilled nursing care. To learn more, visit www.thegreenhouseproject.org.
  

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