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Eldershire™
Section Guide
PHILOSOPHY
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This
introductory "Tool Kit" outlines the underlying philosophies
for the Eldershire™ Community concept.
DEFINITION OF AN ELDER
An Elder is someone who by the virtue
of their life experience is here to teach us.
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ELDER WISDOM
Why do we need old people, anyway?
Consider the answer of Tikkun Magazine
Editor Michael Lerner.
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THE PATH TO ELDERSHIRE
The time has come and the resources
are present for the creation of a haven - a
community - where people can live happily ever after, arriving
at and embracing an
elderhood where they grow, prosper, and contribute. By William
H. Thomas, M.D. and Arthur W. Rashap, J.D.
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ELEMENTS OF AN ELDERSHIRE
COMMUNITY
They are many intregal elements built
around the philosophy of people choosing to live with friends
and neighbors in a community that governs itself. There is an
expressed commitment to being good neighbors. Well-being for all
through living in community is the vision and goal.
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THE BASIC PHILOSPHY
OF THE ELDERSHIRE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
There is a shift going on today that
relates to the way older adults envision the living
choices they would like to have, given the healthier and ever-increasing
lifespan they are being given. This document examines the basic
philosophy of the EDC.
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AGING IN COMMUNITY
A Global Perspective / In-depth presentation
revealing nature of aging in community. Includes topics on Dependence,
Independence, Interdependence, and Social Capital. A 56 page PowerPoint
presentation.
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AGING IN COMMUNITY
- THE TRILLION DOLLAR QUESTION
Aging is a team sport – if
you try to do it all by yourself you will have a very
hard time. Aging requires us to cooperate and collaborate with
other people.
But this is not what society teaches us about aging.
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SAVING OUR FUTURE
REQUIRES TOUGH CHOICES TODAY
Fiscal Wake-up Tour / The Citadel
School of Business Administration Charleston, SC, March 6, 2007
/ The Honorable David M. Walker / Comptroller General of the United
States / A 16 page PowerPoint presentation.
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CONTEXTURAL BASIS
FOR ELDERSHIRE COMMUNITIES:
THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS
Over the last 50 years, most Americans
have experienced increased prosperity and improved quality of
life. We are living longer, and advances in knowledge and technology
have made medical care more effective. But these triumphs pose
serious challenges. From “Overview” Restoring Fiscal
Sanity 2007 – the Health Spending Challenge, Rivlin and
Antos, Editors, Brookings Institution Press, Washington, D.C.
2007
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PROGRAM ELEMENTS FOR
AN ELDERSHIRE COMMUNITY
There are a number of program elements
that are an integral part of an Eldershire
Community. These elements can be developed in a variety of ways.
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PROGESSION OF SPACES
IN AN ELDERSHIRE COMMUNITY
An important element of an Eldershire
Community is the hierarchy, the span, the
compass, the progression of spaces with which residents, visitors,
and the greater
community experiences. Here is our vision.
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HOME SHARING PROGRAM
Explore the feasibility of the following
two proposals to address the housing needs of older adults.
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FOCUS GROUP NOTES
FROM
CANTINE LANDING COHOUSING RESIDENTS
A discussion was held with 11 residents
of the 13 home Cantine Landing co-housing project in Saugerties,
New York on January 21, 2006. The discussion centered around their
views of the essence of co-housing.
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