Alone and Invisible No More (eBook)

1. Gram Teel

2. The gray tsunami

3. A brief history of residential care in America

4. The Lincoln home

5. Cove's Edge

6. Forgive me, Elsie

7. A better way, we thought

8. Government regulation beyond reason

9. The state of Maine vs. common sense

10. Breakthrough: the roots of the Main approach

11. How the Maine approach was born: the pilot project

12. The Maine approach menu

13. Connecting elders to each other and to caregivers through technology

14. The Maine approach in action

15. Early successes and tough lessons

16. The dignity of risk

17. Are we there yet? Not by a mile

18. Alone and invisible too: the next generation

19. Rolling it out nationally, reaping additional rewards

20. Closing thoughts

lt;p>ForeWord Reviews-

Aging Well: Developing better health strategies is vital at any age, but for the elderly it’s especially important. Staying connected to community resources and taking charge of one’s wellness can empower seniors and boost overall health to a large degree. A call for widespread change comes from Alone and Invisible No More: How Grassroots Community Action and Twenty-First Century Technologies Can Empower Elders to Stay in Their Homes and Lead Healthier, Happier Lives (Chelsea Green Publishing, 978-1-60358-379-4) by Allan Teel. In a culture that worships youth and wealth, Americans have pushed their elders aside, Teel argues, and as a result, healthcare costs have soared. In his persuasive work on shifting this model, the doctor looks at how communities care for their elders and presents a plan that benefits everyone. Not only can older people live richer, healthier lives, but those around them can benefit from their experience and create a community based on wellness and mutual respect.