Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Caring for residents

[Lynne Markell (lmarkell]

Thanks so much for this.  As a developing seniors cohousing project in Ottawa, 
we are looking at the "supportive  services" needed by our members.  It is such 
an important part of seniors cohousing.

I am wondering what term or word groups use to describe these activities. We 
have a committee looking at this and it covers everything from exercise classes 
and transportation to appointments as well as services by professionals.  
Do you have a  committee that coordinates and makes arrangements?
Would love to hear from you,
Lynne 



Lynne Markell, 
Lmarkell [at] rogers.com
(613) 842-5222



> On Oct 21, 2016, at 6:42 AM, Alice Alexander <alicecohous [at] gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Many communities are addressing this issue!
> Here's a helpful resource on the Coho/US website from Sharon Villines from
> June 2015: Neighborly Support vs Health Care
> <http://www.cohousing.org/node/3156>
> Alice Alexander, Coho/US Executive Director
> 
> 
> On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 12:55 AM, Richard L Kohlhaas <rlkohl [at] 
> earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> At Casa Verde, we have organized a committee to investigate coordinating
>> assistance, such as meals, driving, shopping, help with
>> housework, personal care, etc, for members who are (temporarily) disabled
>> due to injury, illness, etc. .
>> 
>> We have recognized potential problems, e.g. how long is "temporary", what
>> about mental illness, legal liability.
>> 
>> Have any other communities dealt with this type of situation?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------------
>> Dick Kohlhaas <rlkohl [at] earthlink.net>
>> (719)633-8170
>> Board Member, Cohousing Association of the US
>> Resident of  Colorado Springs Cohousing Community at Casa Verde Commons
>> Completed March 2003. 34 units on 4 acres     www.casaverde.us
>> 
>> 
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