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Keiro Senior HealthCare’sModel of Care
Healthy Aging SummitApril 12, 2011
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Japanese Americans are the Oldest Ethnic Group in the U.S. 2000 Census
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Keiro Senior HealthCare – continuum of culturally sensitive residential/nursing home care
The Future of Society• Cultural sensitivity applies to a culture of aging• It takes a community to age in place• It’s up to us
– “It is fantasy to believe that assistance will come entirely from the government.”
– Through lifestyle changes, even the predisposition of genes can be altered.
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The Keiro Model For a Healthy Community:
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Institution-Based Model
Paradigm Shift
Healthy Aging Model
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Evidence -Based Programs
CreatingHealthyCommunities
Our Community50+ ee Res/
FamVol
Supporting balanced lifestyles = Genki Living
Activities, Programs, Education
Recruit, Retain, Train
Mission
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Volunteers: Individual, Groups, Coalitions
Creating Healthy Communities • Guiding Principles
– We believe that health is a result of personal responsibility. (70% of chronic illness is behavior driven)
– Personal responsibility can be increased through
• Awareness and information• Practical lifestyle management tools• Access to resources
– Living a life of personal responsibility is a Genki Lifestyle, a life of empowerment, confidence and connection.
Mission
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Community: A Targeted Effort• Guiding Principles
– We will focus on:• 50+ year old Japanese Americans• Employees in our workplace• Volunteers who support our programs• Residents we serve and their families
who are the backbone of the caregiving network.
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8 Dimensions of Wellness • Guiding Principles
– We believe that a Genki Lifestyle is achieved through a balance of the 8 dimensions of wellness.
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8 Dimensions
Evidence-Based Programming
• Guiding Principles– We will develop, adopt and
promote innovative programs with partners that meet community needs (wherever home is) and are supportive of a Genki Lifestyle.
Evidence BasedPrograms
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A Sustainable Program Based on Volunteers
• Guiding Principles– We believe volunteerism
and social connectedness are essential to a Genki Lifestyle and are foundational for a healthier community.
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Volunteers: Individuals,Groups, Coalitions
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