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- Title
Promoting Thriving in Nursing Homes.
- Authors
Barba, Beth E.; Tesh, Anita S.; Courts, Nancy F.
- Abstract
Describes the elements, risks and benefits of the Eden Alternative model, a process of environmental transformation in nursing homes, changing them from institutions based on the medical model of care for older adults who are ill into human habitats that promote thriving. Elements of the enhanced environment; Risks to staff and residents involved with the elements of the Eden Alternative Model; Benefits and rewards noted by residents, staff, families and the community from transformation of nursing home environments to a human habitat model.
- Subjects
NURSING care facility administration; ELDER care; ADULT care services; RESIDENTS (Medicine); NURSING home employees
- Publication
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2004, Vol 30, Issue 2, p7
- ISSN
0098-9134
- Publication type
Article