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/

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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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