Case Studies

When Mary Lee Creeger, therapeutic recreation director, used the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) to interview Donna,* she learned that this new resident had been blind since young adulthood […]

Mari Englehardt, Administrator at Crawford Manor, told us a story about Oscar*, a resident who became uncharacteristically withdrawn and despondent once he learned that he would not be able to […]

With about 50 percent of residents receiving short-term care, Heartland of Dublin calls the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI) a “very important tool.” Among the benefits, Heartland uses the […]

When NHC Healthcare Tullahoma staff were first began using the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI), the team heard a common concern from a continuing care resident. The resident complained […]

An elder moved into our neighborhood and had an extremely difficult time adjusting to her new life as a resident in our community. She did not understand why she was […]

Jim* came to Wayne County Care Center from his home after his physical needs began to exceed what his family and community services could provide. It was clear to us […]