Moving out of the nursing homes and into the community: examining and effecting social change
Project Description:
This project will develop, evaluate and disseminate a social action intervention to support disabled people as they transition out of nursing homes into long term community living and participation.
The project grows out of 3 major problems: 1) the number of disabled people residing in nursing homes is increasing despite legislative mandates to provide community-based alternatives, 2) transitioning to the community after an extended nursing home stay is a difficult process, and 3) once out, disabled people report many social barriers that threaten their ability to remain in the community and to fully participate in activities, roles and groups of choice
The project involves a collaborative partnership amoung two Centers for Independent Living (CILs), the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), the Center on Disability Research at UIC, and state agencies and disability organizations involved in community reintegration, living, and participation supportive services and resources.
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
