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The Green House: A New Model of Care – Audio
01/16/2009 | Requests *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.
Author
Schifrin, Emily
Available Files
- Audio Mp3
Keywords
Green House; New Directions in Health Care; Alzheimer’s; greenhouse
Topic
Aging Issues, Housing, Long-Term Care
Type/Tool
Audio / Video recordings, Newsletter, periodic publication
Source
Commonwealth Fund
State
Texas, All States/Territories
Date Created
01/20/2009
Contact
Commonwealth Fund
commonwealth@cmwf.org
212-606-3800
commonwealth@cmwf.org
212-606-3800
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