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The Independent Living Program: an alternative to institutionalization.
1Community Health Affiliates, Ardmore, PA.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|December 10, 1990
Summary
The Independent Living Program is a demonstration project for low-income seniors. This initiative aims to provide essential home care services to elderly residents in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Independent Living Program is a collaborative demonstration project.
- It is located in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
- The project involves Community Health Affiliates and Ardmore House.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate a joint venture for elder care.
- To provide integrated home care services.
- To support a well-elderly population with limited financial means.
Main Methods:
- Establishing a partnership between a visiting nurse association/home care agency and a residential facility.
- Serving a 63-unit residential facility.
- Focusing on residents with extremely limited financial means.
Main Results:
- The program serves a specific demographic of low-income seniors.
- It highlights a collaborative model for elder care.
- The project is situated in Ardmore, PA.
Conclusions:
- The Independent Living Program demonstrates a model for community-based elder support.
- Partnerships between healthcare agencies and residential facilities can address the needs of low-income seniors.
- This project serves as a case study for integrated home care in a residential setting.