EXAMPLE: Eveleth’s Story Eveleth lived in her own apartment in downtown St. Paul and had a great circle of friends. She was very independent in going where she wanted. She developed some severe health problems, and needed to go to a nursing home. When she was ready to leave, the nursing home offered her some […]
Jose has struggled to handle his mental illness for the past twenty years. He experiences psychotic symptoms, hearing voices, suffering from delusions and self-destructive temper. He used to abuse drugs and spent periods of time living on the streets. With help from an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, Jose now manages his symptoms. Jose lives […]
Example Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 River Bend Adult Day Program supports senior citizens with physical, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges. Participants attend day programs three to five days per week. The program provides opportunities to make friends and cook meals. They make arts and crafts, go on outings, and take wellness […]
Example Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 Ruth is an 87-year woman who just moved to the city to be closer to her daughter after her husband passed away. Ruth’s daughter agreed to bring her meals on a weekly basis. Ruth is an independent person and prefers to spend time on her own. Ruth […]
Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 1 River Bend supports elderly people with physical, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges. Participants can attend different types of activities three to five days per week. These activities provide opportunities for people to make new friends, mentor young people, and cook meals. Other activities include arts and crafts […]
Overview of Aging Life changes as we become older. Some people enter the later stages of life feeling positive about life. Wisdom and experience alter how we see the world. There are many benefits that come from living a long life. However, the aging process can also be challenging. A person may notice physical changes […]