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Case Studies

Case studies share providers’ challenges and innovations in preference-based care. Practitioners provide snapshots of creative strategies to honor older adults’ important preferences. As a result of their efforts, older adults are more engaged, more satisfied with their care, and have gained new friendships and independence.

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Autumnwood: How Discovering Preferences Can Change a Life

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 […]

Autumnwood: How Discovering Preferences Can Change a Life
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Crawford Manor: Honoring Shared Preferences

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Englehardt, Administrator at Crawford Manor, told us a story about Oscar*, a resident who became uncharacteristically withdrawn and despondent once he learned that he would not be able to […]

Crawford Manor: Honoring Shared Preferences
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Heartland of Dublin: Starting the Day on the Right Foot

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 […]

Heartland of Dublin: Starting the Day on the Right Foot
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NHC Healthcare: A Few Degrees Can Make a Big Difference

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 […]

NHC Healthcare: A Few Degrees Can Make a Big Difference
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Otterbein Perrysburg: Finding New Ways to Give Meaning and Purpose

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 […]

Otterbein Perrysburg: Finding New Ways to Give Meaning and Purpose
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Wayne County Care Center: Doing Things Differently to Improve Quality of Life

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 […]

Wayne County Care Center: Doing Things Differently to Improve Quality of Life

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