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Solange 4th Jul 2011 Diversional Therapist

Hi Fiona, I am also very interested in the Eden Philosophy Therapy. It is a philosophy that acknowledges that long term care organizations can and should be transformed into true ‘human habitats’; places where our elders would spend their days ‘living’ instead of waiting to die. I am glad to say that in the place I work for we are all well entrenched in this concept. Our residents can choose the time to bathe and the time to dine among other things which differ from the programmatic approach used in many organizations. We also have a wonderful, friendly garden with wide cement paths for wheelchairs, a gazebo with tables and chairs, a large table for craft, a BBQ, elevated herb and vegetable patches, chicken pen and fruit trees.

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I co-own and operate a small assisted living home in Pittsfield, NH (U.S.A.). We consistently seek ways to improve upon our senior activity program, providing a diversified balance of a purposeful and enjoyable time of recreation, crafting, exercise and others to reach all of our residents. I must say, it's been a challenge. This past October I began researching options online and came across your site, subscribing for a year to see what you were all about. Let me tell you, you have not disappointed! Your site is a priceless resource that we are extremely thankful for. We find a significant increase in resident participation and look forward to the new ideas that each month brings. Our residents love the changes!

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