1:00-2:00 p.m

125-A. International Perspectives: Lessons from Household Care Models

In 2023, Australia's HammondCare, the United Kingdom's Belong Group, and The Green House Project in the United States established the Household Model International Consortium to promote the benefits of small-scale congregate settings for older adults. During this session, representatives from the consortium's three founding members will share the history of the household model and discuss its physical design and operational philosophy. Presenters will highlight key features of the household model, including privacy, connections to nature and the outdoors, consistent staff assignments, fresh food, and a care model that places residents at the center of every decision. You'll learn strategies for incorporating household model design and operational principles into your operations, even if large-scale renovations or new construction aren't feasible for your organization.

• Susan Ryan, President & CEO, AgingIN — Linthicum, MD, United States
• Martin Rix, CEO, Belong — Nantwich, UK
• Michael Cooney, General Manager, HammondCare — Sydney, NSW, Australia