This afternoon Steve and LaVrene handed out an oversized copy of the "Norton-Shields Change Matrix for Progession to Households," a worksheet that (based on my discussions with attendees over break) really crystalized what the morning and early afternoon discussions were building toward.

They had some good points about what it takes for people to be ready to consider the question of "what steps should we take?" One can't simply plop down the Change Matrix in front of someone and expect them to locate themselves. The morning work of connecting with the heart and soul was critical for laying the groundwork for understanding with the mind.

They also made the distinction between "improving upon the base of what is" versus "changing what is."

Steve said, "Revolution means we're going to reframe, reshape, and completely rebuild on new assumptions of how elders live." He spoke about "living out" the framework for change, about the need to "evolve it" to its full potential.

LaVrene noted how leaders need to internalize the shared sentiment that "we're going to go all the way with the change." "We're not just going to involve family members -- family members are going to be integrally involved. We're not just going to do away with hierarchy -- we're going to create self-led teams.

LaVrene noted that "culture change is not about just changing bathing schedules and doing little interventions in dining, it's got to be about making home.

Lots of good learning happening in the Rose City today. Now it's off to a reception by the newly formed Oregon Coalition called:

MOVE: Making Oregon Vital for Elders