http://thegreenhouseproject.orghttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g103http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g103Learn more about THE GREEN HOUSE Project by attending an 8-hour orientation workshop. Registration deadline: August 30Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:45:22 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g12a/A-Declaration-of-Interdependence-Fostering-Intergenerational-Relationships-in-GREEN-HOUSE-Homeshttp://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g12a/A-Declaration-of-Interdependence-Fostering-Intergenerational-Relationships-in-GREEN-HOUSE-HomesWhile the 16th century sparked an endless search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, perhaps the explorers would have saved a great deal of energy if they had just turned to Dr. Bill Thomas.Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:23:33 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g11http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g11Christine Cleary, 91, puts down her crochet work as she happily describes her new residence in Cohoes, a suburb of Albany, N.Y.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:40:10 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g129http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g129For a group of determined Sheridan residents, five years wasn't too long a wait to fulfill the dream of bringing a new kind of elder care.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:37:44 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g37http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g37Justine Mercer refused to leave her room when she moved into Holly House.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:33:57 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g11d/Holistic-Homeshttp://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g11d/Holistic-HomesThe spiritual care team" is a group comprised of chaplains from various Green House organizations around the country. The group came together to further define how the role of the chaplain changes in The Green House model.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:21:50 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g119/2nd-Major-Grant-Awarded-to-THE-GREEN-HOUSE-Projecthttp://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g119/2nd-Major-Grant-Awarded-to-THE-GREEN-HOUSE-ProjectOn July 22nd, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation board approved a second, three-year grant to NCB Capital Impact to fund THE GREEN HOUSE® Project. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:27:59 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g11a/THE-GREEN-HOUSE-Project-Cultivates-Peer-Network-Associationhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g11a/THE-GREEN-HOUSE-Project-Cultivates-Peer-Network-AssociationThe Peer Network Association, formerly called the Forum or Partner Site, is THE GREEN HOUSE® Project’s new online tool for sustaining the Green House model for years to come. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:27:25 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/ge4/Research-Studies-Highlight-the-Value-of-THE-GREEN-HOUSE-Projecthttp://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/ge4/Research-Studies-Highlight-the-Value-of-THE-GREEN-HOUSE-ProjectThe Green House model is best communicated through stories. Some stories are told by people, and some are told by research.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:22:38 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g11b/Culture-Change-Aheadhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org//blog/g11b/Culture-Change-AheadDr. Bill Thomas delivers an inspiring talk on surplus saftey at the 2010 Pioneer Network Conference in Indianapolis.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:29:06 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g118http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g118THE GREEN HOUSE® Regional Workshops are a one day exploration of the key components of the model including the foundational philosophy, the architectural characteristics of Green House homes, and the organizational redesign.Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:59:58 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g112http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g112The Art of Creating Caring Communities: Meeting the ChallengesFri, 21 May 2010 16:58:50 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g110http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g110New multistory Green House homes set the standard for urban high-density design.Thu, 20 May 2010 14:17:55 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10fhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10fIf you’ve been hearing about the success of The Green House model in transforming long-term care and want to learn more, sign up to participate in a live, interactive Overview Webinar.Thu, 20 May 2010 13:47:56 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10ehttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10eIf you’ve been hearing about the success of The Green House model in transforming long-term care and want to learn more, sign up to participate in a live, interactive Overview Webinar.Thu, 20 May 2010 13:47:24 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10dhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10dIf you’ve been hearing about the success of The Green House model in transforming long-term care and want to learn more, sign up to participate in a live, interactive Overview Webinar.Thu, 20 May 2010 13:46:36 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10chttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g10cIf you’ve been hearing about the success of The Green House model in transforming long-term care and want to learn more, sign up to participate in a live, interactive Overview Webinar. Thu, 20 May 2010 13:45:57 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g109http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g109If you’ve been hearing about the success of The Green House model in transforming long-term care and want to learn more, sign up to participate in a live, interactive Overview Webinar.Mon, 17 May 2010 17:42:14 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g104http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g104Learn more about THE GREEN HOUSE Project by attending an 8-hour orientation workshop. Registration deadline: November 16Tue, 11 May 2010 08:37:41 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g10bhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g10bGREEN HOUSE homes, considered the pinnacle of the movement, have spread to 26 states.Mon, 10 May 2010 11:54:18 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gfehttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gfeLearn more about The Green House Project by attending an 8-hour orientation workshop. Registration deadline: June 9Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:52:37 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/gebhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/gebGreen House homes, licensed as skilled nursing homes, should become a true part of the home and community-based care options available to elders and persons with disabilities in the communities where they want to live.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:53:30 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g108http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g108From Personalized Rooms to Pets on Site, New Nursing Homes Reinvent Elder CareTue, 20 Apr 2010 17:12:57 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g107http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g107Instead of a nursing station, the focus of activity at Castagna House is a homelike kitchen with double ovens and a long wooden dining room table.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:04:39 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g106http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g106PRINCETON, N.J.-In the spring of 2001, Bill Thomas, dressed in his usual sweat shirt and Birkenstock sandals, entered the buttoned-down halls of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:49:03 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g73http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g73Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:18:09 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g66http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g66Bill Groll, a Green House Shahbaz, discusses the meaningful relationships Shahbazim develop with elders and their family members. He discusses the self-esteem and empowerment he has gained as a Green House Shahbaz.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:06:18 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5fhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5fGreen House elder Betty Blood, along with her son and daughter-in-law, share the positive experiences of being part of a Green House home, including home-cooking, private bedrooms and exceptional nursing care. Her son describes his “peace of mind” knowing that his mother is well cared for and cherished.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:06:10 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g47http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g47Green House elder Doris Delanus talks about how The Green House home provides a real sense of independence she didn’t have before moving in and how a Green House residence offers all of the comforts of home. She also expresses her love and appreciation for the Shahbazim.Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:54:57 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/ge0http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/ge0This paper details the resident outcomes regarding quality of life and quality of care in Green House homes.Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:43:25 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g62http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g62Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:21:42 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6fhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6fThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:21:26 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6ehttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6eThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:21:18 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6dhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6dThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:21:08 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6chttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6cThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:21:01 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6bhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g6bThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:20:54 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g3fhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g3fThu, 08 Apr 2010 10:20:18 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g12http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g12Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:20:10 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g2http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g2Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:20:02 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g1http://thegreenhouseproject.org/faqs/g1Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:19:49 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gfdhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gfdLearn more about The Green House Project by attending an 8-hour orientation workshop. Registration deadline: March 10Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:57:26 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/gdfhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/gdfThis study examines how a dramatically changed small-house nursing home model affected behavior and outcomes for residents' family members. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:48:40 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/ge1http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/ge1Representatives from three operating Green House projects discussed the impact that the deveopment of Green House homes is having on communities.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:29:56 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/gdehttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Research/gdeA new study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that The Green House model’s organizational and staffing redesign delivers more direct care time, a key component of improved quality, without increasing staff hours and maintaining expenses at levels similar to traditional nursing homes. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:19:28 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gfchttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gfcLearn more about The Green House Project by attending an 8-hour orientation workshop. Registration deadline: January 6Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:07 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/g38http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/g38The California Department of Public Health issued a letter of clarification on statutory and regulatory items related to Green House projects in California.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:57:14 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/g98http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/g98The Alliance for Health Reform held a briefing on Capitol Hill in October 2007 to examine the effects of culture transformation on the quality of life in nursing homes.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:12:22 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gdhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/gdOrganizations interested in applying to become an early adopter Green House project must attend an orientation workshop. The registration deadline is September 4, 2009.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:40:17 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/ge7http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/ge7Organizations interested in applying to become an early adopter Green House project must attend an orientation workshop. Registration deadline is November 18.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:36 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/ge8http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/News-on-Related-Issues/ge8Green House homes, licensed as skilled nursing homes, should become a true part of the home and community-based care options available to elders and persons with disabilities in the communities where they want to live.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:19 -06:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5ehttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5eBill Thomas, founder of The Green House Project, explains the design and theory behind The Green House small-home model, including individual and self-sufficient homes, open kitchens, hearth areas, private bedrooms and baths, and innovative technology. Dr. Thomas discusses how the design supports the elders, flexible operations, and intentional community.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:33:38 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5dhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5dA dietician from a Green House home highlights how eating meals together and home cooking that includes the elders creates real community and stimulates appetites. She also discusses how The Green House model’s approach to meals allows her to meet and exceed required nutritional guidelines.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:33:23 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g57http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g57Bill Thomas, founder of The Green House Project, discusses the pioneering role of The Green House model in supporting deep culture change in its efforts to transform institutional care. Dr. Thomas explains The Green House model’s deliberate enabling environment and its positive impact on elders, family and staff.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:32:57 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g32http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g32Bill Thomas, founder of The Green House Project, explains how the unique staff roles play a core role in supporting meaningful lives in Green House homes. This clip highlights the role of the Shahbazim as well as the broader, self-directed staffing approach and how it allows Green House homes to fully utilize the skills and compassion that all staff bring to their work.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:32:47 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g46http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g46Bill Thomas, founder of The Green House Project, discusses The Green House philosophy and how The Green House model differs from traditional long-term care institutions. Dr. Thomas points out how love and relationships are core to The Green House setting.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:32:38 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g45http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g45This clip provides an overview of The Green House model’s radical redesign that puts elders in charge, supported by the transformed philosophy, operations and environment. It also highlights the critical role of the self-managed work team in the redesign and in creating enduring results, including more fulfilling jobs.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:32:25 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g65http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g65Shahbazim Linda Johnson and Emma Williams talk about the joy and fulfillment they feel in caring for elders in a Green House home. Linda and Emma discuss The Green House model’s holistic approach to care and the importance of teamwork.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:54 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g64http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g64Wanda Harrison, a Green House Shahbaz, explains the individualized care the elders receive in Green House homes and the companionship that develops between the Shahbazim and elders. Wanda also discusses the personal satisfaction she feels as a Shahbaz.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:41 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5bhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5bGuides from various Green House homes discuss their role in supporting overall operations and coaching Shahbazim to achieve the goals of The Green House model. They highlight their sense of fulfillment from being part of the radical transformation of long-term care.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:12 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5ahttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g5aShahbazim from various Green House homes explain their roles and responsibilities in sustaining and nurturing the elders so that together they are able to experience the joy and richness of everyday life. The Shahbazim express why working in a Green House home is empowering and meaningful to them, including the impact of their individual relationships with elders and their family members. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:01 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g63http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g63Lois Thomas, wife of a Green House elder, discusses how much better the experience is in a Green House home than it was in the traditional facility where her husband used to live. She talks about the high quality of care and the relaxed atmosphere at The Green House home.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:30:47 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g60http://thegreenhouseproject.org/Videos/g60Cindy Konecny and Connie Schafer talk about their mother, Bertha Brooks, a Green House elder, and describe the comfort they have in knowing their mother is loved and cared for in a real home surrounded by her favorite things.Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:28:34 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g10http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g10After 14 years as a certified nursing assistant - the bottom of the food chain in the nursing home culture - she has tasted the future.Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:00:47 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g3bhttp://thegreenhouseproject.org/events/g3bOrganizations interested in applying to become an early adopter Green House project must attend an orientation workshop. The registration deadline is September 18, 2009.Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:11:31 -05:00http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g48http://thegreenhouseproject.org/news/Green-House-in-the-News/g48Many people think of nursing homes as grim places where residents often seem bored, lonely and sad.Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:45:17 -05:00