The Green House: A New Model of Care – Audio

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Article Publication Date: 
1/16/2009
Summary: 
The narrator interviews proponents, staff, and consumers of the Green House model. During visits to two Green Houses for people with Alzheimer’s in Texas, she discusses costs, outcomes, terminology, and guiding principles. According to the interviews, outcomes such as consumer satisfaction and well-being and employee retention and interaction are better than in institutional settings. The 11 minute audio file is part of the “New Directions in Health Care” podcast series.
Article Author: 
Schifrin, Emily
Topics: 
Housing
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
Commonwealth Fund
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Green House; New Directions in Health Care; Alzheimer’s; greenhouse

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