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The Dorotha C. White Foundation Community site is a gathering place for all who have a shared passion and affinity for the plight of the elderly in America. The Dorotha C. White Foundation is a non-profit organization established to educate the public which will result in improved quality of life for senior citizens, especially the frail elderly who are using long term care facilities either for transitional care or residential care. The Foundation's goal is to help patients journey back home, or provide the highest quality of life possible for patients if they must remain in a facility, using restorative care as the model. The Community provides:
Learn about the issues and the Foundation's proposed solutions
'Adopt a Nursing Home Patient' Program This program is dedicated to improving the quality of care in nursing homes by providing patients with companionship, emotional support, and socialization. The Dorotha C. White Foundation encourages involvement by the community to help the elderly and improve the quality of life in nursing homes. The program applies to both skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living facilities. The Adopt a Nursing Home Patient (ANHP) Program is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The ANHP Program is sponsored by the Dorotha C. White Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life in nursing homes by "Restoring Elderpride". Read more about the program. The Foundation will help locate a facility in your area and enable you to become a community volunteer. To learn more about how local volunteers can get involved to help those in need, please contact Shari Rhoads, President and co-founder, Dorotha C. White Foundation at 1-800-789-4836, srhoads@dcwhitefoundation.org .
Elderpride Blog http://elderpride.blogspot.com This blog is about promoting productive lives in nursing homes and improving life for the elderly. The term Elderpride was coined by the founders of the Foundation to indicate what life would be like for an elderly individual if we were able to make the changes that would enable and encourage restorative care in our nation’s Long Term Care industry. By promoting productive lives in nursing homes, we are also restoring the feeling of pride and self-worth that the elderly feel about themselves. It will take a nation to make the kind of changes that are needed to adopt Elderpride as the gold standard for the industry. Everyone has a stake in what is happening in our nursing homes, including the 77 million baby boomers, because someday we will be the elderly that we are talking about. Join in the collective conversation and help make a difference!
The Dorotha C. White Foundations will help you stay informed while providing you with the tools to make your voice heard. Learn how to get involved, contact your elected officials, and advocate for changes in legislation that will help ensure productive lives in nursing homes:
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Restoring Elderpride: Volunteers Share Gift Of Time Volunteers Bring Joy with Adoption Adopt a Nursing Home Patient Program Volunteers Share their Stories
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