scholarly journals Support for independence: Cross-generational Housing for Elderly & Millennial Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Johanna Griffith
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomer ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
City Council ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
Baby Boomer Generation ◽  
Dependency Ratios ◽  
Severe Shortage

<p>Statistics New Zealand estimates that by 2031, one in four Canterbury residents will be aged 65+ (Canterbury City Council). Accelerated ‘baby boomer’ population growth has shifted Christchurch’s current age distribution into a period of demographic transition. The implications of this shift means a likely increase in demand for “future proof” housing as dependency ratios accelerate beyond historic records (Davey 1). The term “future proof” factors in the rise in demand for accessible housing and potential for social isolation once an individual is widowed or physically impaired.  Housing suitability is equally problematic for today’s millennial cohort. Rising rental prices and limited choice have also become a problem for Christchurch’s student population. Within this group, students at Christchurch’s main polytechnic (ARA) are of greatest concern due to a severe shortage of student accommodation. The institute currently offers 192 beds, a 267 per cent increase than what was available a year ago but an overflow of demand remains (Lee A1).  This research proposes the establishment of an aged care facility, which incorporates student accommodation. Following a design-led research approach, this body of work has been developed by first identifying the problems faced by the client cohorts and then actively exploring possible solutions through design. These solutions are supplemented by a process of participatory observation. This involved moving in with my Nan for a period of 6 months. I actively recorded our experiences including the challenges and benefits found within this form of living.  Designing an alternative that recognises the needs and wants of the baby boomer generation, could delay the need for social welfare intervention, while providing an option for students facing the harsh reality of New Zealand’s housing market.</p>

scholarly journals Support for independence: Cross-generational Housing for Elderly & Millennial Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Johanna Griffith
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomer ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
City Council ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
Baby Boomer Generation ◽  
Dependency Ratios ◽  
Severe Shortage

<p>Statistics New Zealand estimates that by 2031, one in four Canterbury residents will be aged 65+ (Canterbury City Council). Accelerated ‘baby boomer’ population growth has shifted Christchurch’s current age distribution into a period of demographic transition. The implications of this shift means a likely increase in demand for “future proof” housing as dependency ratios accelerate beyond historic records (Davey 1). The term “future proof” factors in the rise in demand for accessible housing and potential for social isolation once an individual is widowed or physically impaired.  Housing suitability is equally problematic for today’s millennial cohort. Rising rental prices and limited choice have also become a problem for Christchurch’s student population. Within this group, students at Christchurch’s main polytechnic (ARA) are of greatest concern due to a severe shortage of student accommodation. The institute currently offers 192 beds, a 267 per cent increase than what was available a year ago but an overflow of demand remains (Lee A1).  This research proposes the establishment of an aged care facility, which incorporates student accommodation. Following a design-led research approach, this body of work has been developed by first identifying the problems faced by the client cohorts and then actively exploring possible solutions through design. These solutions are supplemented by a process of participatory observation. This involved moving in with my Nan for a period of 6 months. I actively recorded our experiences including the challenges and benefits found within this form of living.  Designing an alternative that recognises the needs and wants of the baby boomer generation, could delay the need for social welfare intervention, while providing an option for students facing the harsh reality of New Zealand’s housing market.</p>

scholarly journals Integrated Pathways to Healthy Ageing (PHA): A Conceptual Ecosystem

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dein Vindigni ◽  
Sandra Jones
Keyword(s):  
Care Facility ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Participative Leadership ◽  
Team Members

Abstract Background Ageing is commonly accompanied by an associated increase in the prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal, metabolic and mental health conditions that affects physical capacity and overall decline in quality of life. To date, most health interventions have been monodisciplinary and monomodal, with a relatively narrow focus and loci of impact. What is now being advocated is more interdisciplinary health promotion measures for the attainment of healthy ageing. This paper reports on an empirical intervention designed to integrate chiropractic and osteopathic services with medical and physiotherapy services in an Australian Residential Aged Care facility. It replaces the traditional cause-effect linear focus with a conceptual ecosystem and identifies an action framework to underpin the design of effective actions to facilitate Integrated Pathways to Healthy Ageing. Methods A qualitative multi-method research approach was chosen that included a case study of a real-time intervention, utilising a modified action research methodology combined with interpretive data analysis. This enabled the experience of change to be planned and actioned while, at the same time, being observed and reflected by a project team established for this purpose. The interpretive analysis by the project team members was based on a conceptual ecosystem based on six tenets of a distributed leadership, collaborative and participative, leadership approach. Results The findings confirmed the applicability of the six tenets of the conceptual ecosystem for an integrated approach to aged health care. This led to the formulation of a holistic approach termed a Conceptual Ecosystem of Integrated Pathways to Healthy Ageing together with a conceptual Ecosystem Action Framework.Conclusions The paper concludes that the conceptual Ecosystem can be used to effectively integrate chiropractic and osteopathic services with medical and physiotherapy services to action more holistic, synergistic Integrated Pathways to Healthy Ageing. While further research is required, the authors propose that the conceptual ecosystem and associated action framework can form the basis of actions needed to develop more collaborative approaches to integrate a greater range of health services into multi-disciplinary, multi modal pathways to healthy ageing.

Managing the wandering behaviour of people living in a residential aged care facility

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 454-496
Author(s):  
Brent Hodgkinson ◽  
Susan Koch ◽  
Rhonda Nay ◽  
Matthew Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Aged Care Facility ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facility

scholarly journals Factors impacting hospital avoidance program utilisation in the care of acutely unwell residential aged care facility residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Testa ◽  
Tayhla Ryder ◽  
Jeffrey Braithwaite ◽  
Rebecca J. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Aged Care Facility ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facility

Abstract Background An existing hospital avoidance program, the Aged Care Rapid Response Team (ARRT), rapidly delivers geriatric outreach services to acutely unwell or older people with declining health at risk of hospitalisation. The aim of the current study was to explore health professionals’ perspectives on the factors impacting ARRT utilisation in the care of acutely unwell residential aged care facility residents. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two Geriatricians, two ARRT Clinical Nurse Consultants, an ED-based Clinical Nurse Specialist, and an Extended Care Paramedic. Interview questions elicited views on key factors regarding care decisions and care transitions for acutely unwell residential aged care facility residents. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify themes and sub-themes from interviews. Results Analysis of interviews identified five overarching themes affecting ARRT utilisation in the care of acutely unwell residents: (1) resident care needs; (2) family factors; (3) enabling factors; (4) barriers; and (5) adaptability and responsiveness to the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion Various factors impact on hospital avoidance program utilisation in the care of acutely unwell older aged care facility residents. This information provides additional context to existing quantitative evaluations of hospital avoidance programs, as well as informing the design of future hospital avoidance programs.

The General Practice and Residential Aged Care Facility Concordance of Medication (GRACEMED) study

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 104264
Author(s):  
Meredith Makeham ◽  
Lisa Pont ◽  
Carlijn Verdult ◽  
Rae-Anne Hardie ◽  
Magdalena Z. Raban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Aged Care Facility ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facility

Pattern of ziprasidone exposures reported to Texas poison centers, 2001–2005

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
MB Forrester
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Poison Control ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Poison Control Centers ◽  
Poison Centers ◽  
The Mean

Information on potentially adverse exposures to the atypical antipsychotic drug ziprasidone is limited. This study described the pattern of exposures involving only ziprasidone (isolated exposures) reported to Texas poison control centers during 2001–2005. The mean dose was 666 mg. The patient age distribution was ≤5 years (11%), 6–19 years (30%), and ≥20 years (60%). The exposures were intentional in 53% of the cases. Seventy-five percent of the exposures were managed at health care facilities. The final medical outcome was classified as no effect for 39% of the cases and minor effects for 40% of the cases. Adverse clinical effects were listed for 53% of the patients; the most frequently reported being neurological (42%), cardiovascular (13%), and gastrointestinal (5%). The most frequently listed treatment was decontamination by charcoal (34%) or cathartic (28%). Potentially adverse ziprasidone exposures reported to poison control centers are likely to involve management at a health care facility and involve some sort of adverse clinical effect. With proper treatment, the outcomes of such exposures are generally favorable.

Employee Incentive ESOPs: An Equity Tool to Promote Engagement and Performance

2022 ◽  
pp. 088636872110708
Author(s):  
Trevor J. Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
Succession Planning ◽  
Baby Boomer ◽  
Stock Ownership ◽  
Baby Boomer Generation ◽  
Employee Stock Ownership ◽  
Stock Ownership Plans ◽  
Employee Stock Ownership Plans ◽  
And Performance

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are experiencing renewed interest in America. In recent years, new ESOP formation was largely driven by the aging of the Baby Boomer generation (widely defined as those born between 1946 and 1964), and their desire to liquify their ownership in closely held businesses while rewarding their employees. There are other new forces driving this trend—the quest for equitable solutions for the growing divide between have and have-nots, the need for employers to retain and reward employees in a competitive talent market, and succession planning. In this article, I will discuss how an Employee Incentive ESOP can be used to promote performance and engagement in a broad-based manner.

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