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About OPRS: The Eden Alternative
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Eden Alternative is a
progressive movement that challenges us
to be innovative and to implement
programs and services that benefit our
residents; empower employees; and create
living, growing communities. It is the
goal of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement
Services (OPRS) for each campus to
become a certified Eden Alternative
Community.
According to founder William Thomas, MD,
lower mortality rates and significant
reductions in the use of medications
have been noted in Eden certified
facilities nationwide along with a
decrease in staff turnover by up to 26
percent.
In an Eden Alternative community,
residents of the health care center or
assisted living area help in the daily
care of dogs, cats, birds, live plants
and flowers. Programs such as on-site
childcare or after-school activities
encourage continuing contact between
children and residents.
By creating neighborhoods, people can
further grow as human beings through
companionship; variety and spontaneity;
and opportunities to give as well as to
receive care.
OPRS currently has four campuses that
are Eden Alternative certified –
Llanfair in
Cincinnati,
Mount Pleasant
in Monroe, Park
Vista in Youngstown and
Westminster-Thurber in Columbus.
Additional communities are beginning the
certification process.
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