Promoting social capital for the elderly.
The new gold standard has evolved from aging in place to aging in community. Having social capital by being an active member of a community has a positive effect and can decrease vulnerability to health risk. Federal and state monies have been utilized to support community activities for the elderly including the first meal programs and moving to community-based assisted living programs. While staying in the community is the ideal, a community can be created by progressive leadership in a traditional retirement community including a skilled nursing home. Retirement communities based on the six dimensions of wellness can create a nurturing environment. Nurse leaders can meet the challenge of creating strong environments for the elderly.
Eilers
M Kathleen
MK
Saint John's Communities, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Lucey
Paula A
PA
Stein
Stephanie Sue
SS
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D040561:Assisted Living Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D012944:Social Support