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Virtual Communities & Culture Change
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by joe angelelli
Posted on Wed May 16, 2007 at 06:08:34 AM EST
The topic of technology and culture change is always a popular one at conferences and other meetings. Steph over at Culture Change in Practice (the Action Pact blog) has an interesting take on things:
We talk a lot about how important community is for elders and while they don?t replace personal contact, the Internet and email have opened many doors, some of them surprising, for elders to connect with others and have their voice heard.
Because computers have become one of society?s main sources of communication, information and entertainment, I would like to encourage nursing homes to find a way to offer computer access and simple training to residents so they are not left out of this very large part of our culture and community. In fact, a staff person could help a resident set up a blog as an individual activity. A blog is a great opportunity for an elder to document their history, tell stories and lend perspective to friends and family far away as well as the folks in their nursing home. If you are in the process of a deep and long-term culture change, get an elder to blog on your own website to give updates and comments on the change from a resident?s point of view. Who?s going to be the first to do that?
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New Angle on Civic Engagement & Culture Change
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by joe angelelli
Posted on Tue May 08, 2007 at 12:52:14 PM EST
The convergence of the culture change movement and civic engagement opportunities for older citizens is one of the more interesting developments of late. More and more communities are searching for ways to build on the tremendous experience of older adults and harness that energy for good in becoming elder-friendly communities.
The recent Environments for Aging conference in Baltimore featured AARP's Bill Novelli as a keynote speaker. Toward the end of his remarks he made note of AARP's efforts to create livable communities:
But, we?re doing more than advocating for livable communities, we?re helping to build them. Our idea is that attractive model livable communities will entice other cities and towns to follow suit - all across the country.
Last fall, I was in Hartford, Connecticut where we announced with our partner, Rebuilding Together, that Asylum Hill, one of that city?s most historic and architecturally striking neighborhoods?and now, sadly, one of its poorest?would be one of our model communities. We?re working to turn Asylum Hill from a neighborhood in distress to a model livable community where people of all ages can live safely and independently and take part in community life. It will be an attractive model for other neighborhoods.
Our other model towns include Burlington, Vermont; Traverse City, Michigan; and El Paso, Texas. In making these communities more livable for older residents, we will be promoting livable communities for all?across the nation."
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Culture Change in Area Plan
Diaries
by Kim Sines
Posted on Mon Apr 30, 2007 at 06:47:54 AM EST
from the diaries
As an Area Agency on Aging, we are currently working on our 4 year "Area Plan" which we submit to the MD Office on Aging and share with our county commisioners.
Under the Ombudsman Program, we are including Culture Change activities in our area plan.
This may be an idea that others can discuss with their local AAA's and Ombudsman. If everyone's State Offices on Aging receive these plans, it is another way of pointing out to a larger audience about what Culture Change is and why it is so important. Also, if the Area Plans are shared with local County Commissioners, mayors, etc., again this is another way of spreading the word and getting the local community involved.
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CT Culture Change Coalition (CTCCC)
Diaries
by mpandolfi
Posted on Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 12:28:38 PM EST
from the diaries
The Connecticut Culture Change Coalition is progressing well and growing strong!
A steering committee was formed to create and provide structure to the CTCCC. It meets monthly to determine the Coalition's next action steps. Soon officers will be nominated and voted in for CTCCC leadership. Additionally, sub-committees have been formed to further advance the goals of the coalition -
Education Sub-Committee
Public Policy Sub-Committee and
Strategic Planning Sub-Committee
Any member of the CTCCC is welcome and encouraged to join the sub-committees!
All meeting notices and communications are distributed via email and evite. Please send a valid email address and your interest in any subcommittees to our new email address at culturechange@qualidigm.org. All providers, consumers and stakeholders are welcome to join the CTCCC. Our meetings for the remainder of 2007 are as follows:
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
All meetings are held at Qualidigm, 100 Roscommon Drive, Middletown CT 06457 from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Large Conference Room, Basement Level. We hope to see you there!
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Five FREE Culture Change Symposiums to be Held in Florida this June
Diaries
by alantieri
Posted on Fri Apr 13, 2007 at 11:13:15 AM EST
Free regional Culture Change education events will be held throughout Florida for long term care professionals in June 2007.
Team members at the Institute for Caregiver Education responded to a need for Culture Change education in Florida by applying for and receiving a grant from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration.
This grant makes it possible for up to 100 free registrations in each of the five locations. The grant monies also provide for a Culture Change Toolkit of Institute resources to be made available to every home that sends team members.
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