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Comment on Integration or segregation of assisted living services in independent living communities by kmancer

kmancer — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:07:08 +0000

I am so glad you responded to the post. I would love to encourage a dialogue on this issue on our blog.
In Canada (where we are) we have no Fair Housing or Disability Acts to comply with. In British Columbia, operators providing assisted living services must comply with the Continuing Care and Assisted Living Act, which restricts the provision of assisted living services to people who are able to “direct their own care”. Beyond that, Canadian operators can provide assisted living services in whatever way makes sense for their market. Operators can most definitely enforce segregation, if that is their model of care (as well as their business model).
I certainly take your point about physical environments facilitating greater independence but the majority of operators in our market area believe that the benefits of integration outweigh the benefits of segregation.

Comment on Integration or segregation of assisted living services in independent living communities by Daybreakventure

Daybreakventure — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:09:39 +0000

independent living can be viewed as one of the components in a reaction by disabled citizens against the social and economic segregation which they had experienced during the first 60 years of this century.The basic principles of independent living are individual control, self-determination and integration.thanks for share…………

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Comment on Integration or segregation of assisted living services in independent living communities by Rick Banas

Rick Banas — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:30:39 +0000

Whether the more independent residents may “feel” uncomfortable is not the issue. With fair housing and disability acts, operators of senior living communities cannot force segregation, especially if the reason behind the segregation is that frailer residents might make the more active residents feel uncomfortable. Residents in independent living can obtain as much as assistance as they need; the only question is whether that assistance is being provided by the community, assuming state law allows, or by an outside home health agency. The advantage to having a separate area for assisted living is that the apartments and community areas can be designed for the specific needs of those who may be more frail. For example, smaller apartments that are easier for someone who has difficulty walking to negotiate. Smaller apartments also can make the apartments more affordable for those who now need to pay for help with their medications and activities of daily living. This provides residents with a choice of staying in their “independent” living apartment and obtaining assistance from either an internal staff or external home health agency or moving to assisted living. home

Comment on Disability Rates: Do they Mean Anything? by Julie Kinnear

Julie Kinnear — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:35:29 +0000

Thank you for this article. It’s important to point out to issues which are often being overlooked – on the other hand, disability rates impact on demand are so hard to quantify that it’s almost impossible to include them into research. It’s accuracy for the sake of accuracy.

Comment on The Future of Senior Housing: Planning, Building, and Operating Successful Senior Housing Projects – new book by Kate Mancer, out soon by Elli D.

Elli D. — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:15:41 +0000

Sounds like some good reading. Can this book be ordered online? Can you tell me where, please? Thanks in advance.

Comment on Lumina Westbridge Newsletter by Using a rebounder to cleans

Using a rebounder to cleans — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:14:38 +0000

Rebounding for the Elderly…

It is important that you exercise, whatever age you might be. The reason why it is important is that it keeps your body fit and healthy and betters your ability to fight sickness and disease….

Comment on Location of Senior Housing Projects by Allen

Allen — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:47:23 +0000

I agree with paul.Because location does matter when you are choosing any health care.Because the home care may be as simple as oxygen tanks or as complicated as specialized care involving nursing staff around the clock.

Comment on Location of Senior Housing Projects by Paul

Paul — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:40:39 +0000

Location is really an important factor when you work with senior home because location does matter to full fill some facilities to senior people.

Comment on Lumina Westbridge Newsletter by Kate Mancer

Kate Mancer — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:34:07 +0000

this is a bloody brilliant idea