Alaska has a new Long-Term Care Facility that is an innovative Green House Model of elder care.  Read this article from The Alaska Standard to learn more about this facility in which the elder is free from the limitations of an institutional schedule and lives a more homey and comfortable daily life.

The Green House Model is a change in not only the architectural approach, but also organizational structure, staffing patterns and the philosophy of care.

“What I like most about this project is that it returns freedom of choice about care,” explains Erchinger. “If you feel like folding socks or baking cookies you can. You get to pick what color your room is painted. You can bring in your own furniture and decorations for your bedroom. The house gets to decide if they want pets or a piano.”

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