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Suggestions for the 2007 Conference (4.00 / 1)

WOW - I keep writing this one word to respondents to our request for ideas and suggestions! Keep them coming! Thank you for sharing and don't hesitate to do it again. There are some themes that are beginning to emerge! Certainly hearing from those on the journey about trials and tribulations is one of them,  Please send me names of folks (elders, families, staff) who can share this kind of information and do it in a way that is clear, concrete, motivating, and interactive. I need names and contact information.
Jack you'll be glad to hear many folks have suggestions around technology in its infinite variety. And the "ongoing' experience was a big hit with many people last year - maybe we can do more!

With involvement like this we will collectively create a powerful learning experience for all! This is exciting, accolades to all of you!
Megan


by Megan on Tue Dec 19, 2006 at 08:02:17 AM EST
Residents, Friends, and Families (4.00 / 1)

I was one of the very few family members or citizen advocates at the convention last year.  I noticed as I went from session to session that residents and family members weren't even on the introductory lists of "Let's see who's here, how many of you are _____?"  The topic circled around resident-directed care but there were no residents in any of the groups that I attended. I would like to see some sessions that focus on bringing residents, family members, and resident and family councils into Culture Change projects from the initial discussion through implementation and evaluations.  

If you include us in these discussions, along with the general public, we very likely can begin to address some of the financial problems together.  Look at Habitat for Humanity, for instance.  In the long run, our stake in Culture Change probably out weighs all the others.


by kate ricks on Tue Dec 19, 2006 at 09:27:11 AM EST
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