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Representatives from the White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) and THE GREEN HOUSE ® Project visited the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL) in Chelsea, MA. The Center is the first urban Green House skilled nursing community in the country. Nora Super, Executive Director (WHCOA) and Rachel Maisler, Deputy Communications Director (WHCOA) traveled from Washington to see, first hand, how The Green House model supports a successful aging and good jobs. Senior Director of The Green House Project, Susan Frazier and Director of Outreach, Scott Brown, were in attendance; Betsy Mullen, COO of the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, the non-profit organization that operates LFCL, directed the visit.
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The Green House website is an important channel to inspire people about the potential of this model, and move them to action. Our goal is to make The Green House model a reality in every community. With over 5,000 visits per month, the website is a premier channel for healthcare providers, advocates, elders and family members, policy makers and other stakeholders to learn more about the value and differentiation of The Green House model.
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PROJECT UPDATE:
Episcopal Homes of Minnesota celebrated the official grand opening of their six new Green House homes on May 20th. The special event was well attended by Elders, families, staff members and community leaders in the St. Paul area. 
The six skilled nursing Green House homes are called "The Gardens" and will be home for 60 Elders. Each Elder will have their own private bedroom and bath, meals will be cooked in the home and the hearth area will provide a sanctuary for rich conversation in the house.
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 Rob Simonetti has worked with multiple Green House organizations to create real homes where where elders live meaningful lives. In this article, he highlights the innovation found in upstate NY, and The Green House model as a catalyst for significant social change.
Call it a hot bed of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit; Upstate New York senior care providers are establishing new standards and models of care well ahead of many other communities. Care providers are ensuring all New Yorkers a very bright future as the industry comes to terms with an antiquated system of institutional care.
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The Older Americans Act (OAA) authorization has been expired for the last four years. The services and programs that are receiving funding under the Act are in desperate need of increased resources to fund the nearly 12 million older adults in this country that wish to remain in their homes and local communities. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the OAA, LeadingAge has asked its members and supporters of Older Americans Month to contact their elected officials and ask that they fund, renew and protect OAA services.
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Get Ready for Summer Fun!
Summer is a great time for so many outdoor activities as pictured in this 2010 photo with Elders from Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center & The Green House Homes at Sagecrest:
Talley House Elders enjoy riding on a float in Baptist Retirement Community's annual Fourth of July Parade. Shahbazim decorated the float with assistance from the Elders.
Photo provided by:
Sheila Knox, Administrator, Guide
Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center & The Green House Homes at Sagecrest
San Angelo, Texas
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