Overview HEALTH CARE FOR ALL. BOOMERS, ELDERCIDE, RESTORE ELDER PRIDE

SHIFT-to the Self Health Paradigm (Self Health Insurance Funding Trust )

The document is a promotional overview of Jerry Rhoads' book collection, focusing on themes of elder care, health care reform, marriage longevity, and personal wellness.

What problems does the book identify with current agingmodels?

The book identifies several problems with current agingmodels, particularly the Medical Model and Social Model:

The book advocates for a Restorative Care Model thatfocuses on restoring function across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, using customized care plans, computer technology, and performance-based payment systems to address these issues.

The book outlines three prevailing principles for solvingelder care issues: What are the three principles for solving elder care problems?

These principles aim to create a more humane, effective, andaccountable elder care system. ​

What is the restorative care model?

The Restorative Care Model is an approach to elder care that focuses on restoring function across four key dimensions: mind, body, emotions, and spirit. ​ It aims to address the aging process holistically, rather than relying on symptomatic treatment or institutionalization. ​

Key aspects of the model include:

The model contrasts with the Medical Model (focused on symptomatic treatment) and the Social Model (focused on elderly housing), proposing a shift toward prevention, holistic care, and accountability. ​

How does restorative care differ from the medical model?

Restorative care differs from the medical model in severalkey ways: Inn essence, restorative care seeks to transform elder care into a more humane, proactive, and results-driven system, while the medical model remains reactive and symptom-focused. ​

What problems does the book identify with current agingmodels?

The book identifies several problems with current agingmodels, particularly the Medical Model and Social Model:

The book advocates for a Restorative Care Model thatfocuses on restoring function across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions, using customized care plans, computer technology, and performance-based payment systems to address these issues.

What are the three principles for solving elder careissues?

The book outlines three prevailing principles for solvingelder care issues:

These principles aim to create a more humane, effective, andaccountable elder care system. ​

What are the three principles for solving elder careissues?

The book outlines three prevailing principles for solvingelder care issues: These principles aim to create a more humane, effective, and accountable elder care system. ​

What is the restorative care model?

The Restorative Care Model is an approach to eldercare that focuses on restoring function across four key dimensions: mind, body, emotions, and spirit. ​ It aims to address the aging process holistically, rather than relying on symptomatic treatment or institutionalization. ​

Key aspects of the model include:

The model contrasts with the Medical Model (focused on symptomatic treatment) and the Social Model (focused on elderly housing), proposing a shift toward prevention, holistic care, and accountability. ​

How does restorative care differ from the medical model?

Restorative care differs from the medical model in severalkey ways: In essence, restorative care seeks to transform elder care into a more humane, proactive, and results-driven system, while the medical model remains reactive and symptom-focused. ​

What outcomes does restorative care aim to achieve?

Restorative care aims to achieve the following outcomes:

By focusing on these outcomes, restorative care seeks tocreate a more humane and productive elder care system that prioritizes quality of life and long-term health. ​