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Media Release S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society (MLC) Re-commits to their Eden Alternative Journey
Media Release S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society (MLC) Re-commits to their Eden Alternative Journey 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 28, 2009
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society (MLC)
Re-commits to their Eden Alternative Journey
The Eden Alternative is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to remaking the experience of aging and disability across America and around the world
The Eden Alternative is a powerful tool for improving quality of life for our Elders and for recapturing a meaningful work life for their Caregivers. The Eden Alternative is dedicated to supporting others in the creation of communities which eliminate the plagues of Loneliness, Helplessness, and Boredom. These are plagues of the human spirit, not the human body, but they can be just as debilitating and just as deadly as any disease of the body. Eden Alternative Registry is homes that are making a public commitment to creating a healthy Human habitat for their elders, and those who care for them. In today’s society, there is overwhelming pressure from many sources that tend to push long term care organizations to create a very institutionalized setting. It is hard work for a home to “buck the system” and create a true home, and community, instead. These homes have committed to doing just that, through adopting the Eden Alternative approach. It should be noted that an organization does not have to be fully “Edenized” to belong to the Registry. They are admitted based on their foundation of Eden education, the support and commitment of their formal leadership, and their plans for implementation. Homes on the Registry are in various stages of implementation. The Eden Alternative organization aims to support and encourage these homes, but we do not police them. The core concept of The Eden Alternative is strikingly simple. We must teach ourselves to see places where Elders live as habitats for human beings rather than facilities for the frail and elderly. We must learn what Mother Nature has to teach us about vibrant, vigorous living. The Eden Alternative shows us how companion animals, the opportunity to give meaningful care to other living things, and the variety and spontaneity that mark an enlivened community can succeed where pills and therapies fail. It also shows us how real leaders can create a warm culture that is characterized by optimism, trust, generosity and people working together to make a better world for our Elders. Most importantly, Eden teaches us that decisions belong with our Elders, or as close to our Elders as possible. Our Elders want, need, and deserve autonomy over their daily lives. Edenizing Homes give it back to them. The traditional medical model that has been dominant in the care of our Elders has many shortcomings. The plagues of the human spirit run rampant in these cold, sterile social and physical environments. Our Elders need and deserve an opportunity for a life worth living, not just time spent waiting to die. Founded in 1991, by Dr. William Thomas, a Harvard-educated physician and Board Certified Geriatrician, the Eden Alternative now claims over 10,000 Associates and 270 registered homes in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. The staff and management of these homes continue to work towards meaningful cultural change through ongoing training and a continued dedication to making life better for those in their care. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society (MLC) was incorporated in 1995 with the purpose of establishing linguistically and culturally appropriate care for those seniors in our community. It has now developed into a provider of quality residential care and health services. Its services include: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home, Chieng’s Adult Day Centre, Harmony House Assisted Living and Austin Harris Residence Assisted Living. Adopting the philosophy of Eden Alternative, MLC is committed to build a human habitat so as to fight against the three plagues that threaten the well-being of elders in care home – loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. For information on the Eden Alternative™, please check our website at www.edenalt.org . Available at the “Eden Store” on our web site is a variety of books that can assist you learning more about The Eden Alternative.
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Contact:Alice Choi Eileen Lao Executive Director, Health & Housing Services Public Affairs Manager S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society S.U.C.C.E.S.S Tel: 604 608 8801 Tel: 604 408 7243 |
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