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The Eden Alternative @edenalt

For over 25 years, The Eden Alternative® has been on a mission to disrupt institutional approaches to care and eliminate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.

Joined February 2010
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**Celebrating the 2024/25 iGen Class in Saskatoon, SK!** Thank you to Eden Member - Sherbrooke Community Centre for continuing to create spaces for fun and meaningful connections. View all the pictures! lnkd.in/gR766yQW #TheEdenAlternative #persondirectedcare
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**2 Reasons To Attend #RethinkDementia This June 5.** Excited to see you there: bit.ly/43bt3rL Questions? Email theedenalternative@edenalt.org or comment below. #TheEdenAlternative #dementiaactionalliance #dementiasupport
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Looking to strengthen your team's dementia support? Attend #RethinkDementia together! Here are some reasons why attending the Online Symposium June 5 can benefit you, your team, and your community. Register today at bit.ly/43bt3rL #TheEdenAlternative #dementiasupport
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The Eden Alternative retweeted
Map of Care @mapofcare
3 Jan 2025
Boredom in #dementia care isn't just inactivity it's a lack of meaningful, tailored engagement.Studies show up to 73% of residents feel unfulfilled daily. Understanding types of boredom can drive person-centered solutions, enhancing life in long-term care.buff.ly/3C2Y6uq

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As we welcome 2025, we celebrate the power of connection and growth. This year, let’s continue to inspire meaningful change, nurture well-being, and create communities where everyone thrives! #HappyNewYear #TheEdenAlternative #creatingvibrantcommunities
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Season’s Greetings from The Eden Alternative! This holiday season, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible individuals and organizations working to create vibrant, person-directed communities for Elders. Wishing you all peace, joy and warmth this holiday season.
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This #GivingTuesday, we thank all the incredible care partners who believe in the transformative power of education! We seek to empower even more teams to make the shift from task-based care to a person-directed approach. Learn ways to support this cause bit.ly/3ABbXro
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Announcement: Dementia Action Alliance USA joins The Eden Alternative as an outreach initiative! Together, we are serving individuals living with dementia & mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their care partners wherever they may live. Read more bit.ly/3YCRDxF
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Dismantling the myths around dementia is essential to create a world where everyone can stay connected and thrive. Education > Fear See you at the #RethinkDementia this Oct. 30! Details here: cvent.me/aEXlLZ #TheEdenAlternative #DementiaActionAlliance #Dementia
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Today is Ageism Awareness Day! According to the American Society On Aging, people with a more positive self-perception of aging live 7.5 years **longer** than those with less positive perceptions. Explore more insights on ageism: asaging.org/ageism-awareness…
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**Open to the Public - Online Symposium Oct. 30!** Hear from the subject matter experts living well with dementia! Attend Rethink Dementia: Shift Perspectives, Shape the Future. Created with Dementia Action Alliance. CE hours applied for. Learn more, cvent.me/aEXlLZ
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The Eden Alternative retweeted
FriendlySeniorLiving @FriendlyROC
15 Aug 2024
Congratulations to latest members of #TeamFriendly to complete @edenalt Certified Eden Associate Training! We continue to learn & grow to provide approach to care that supports the whole person, upholds the right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment & possibility!
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#EdenAltCon recordings coming soon! Nourish your growth mindset by revisiting the incredible insights shared at the conference. Enjoy sessions led by world-renowned experts, like Dr. Rayne Stroebel, all from the comfort of your own space. #TheEdenAlternative #PersonDirectedCare
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Save the Date! Announcing an Online Symposium hosted in partnership with Dementia Action Alliance! Join us for Rethink Dementia: Shift Perspectives, Shape the Future on Wednesday, October 30, from 10am-3pm ET. Need a calendar invite? bit.ly/3Wv3jkY #RethinkDementia
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What to expect: *Sessions about dementia support *Presentations and panels led by people living with dementia *Continuing Education hours
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A leadership quote from Vivian Tellis-Nayak! #TheEdenAlternative #PersonDirectedCare #LeadershipDevelopment
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**Take Time To Learn And Grow** If you are looking for a sign this is it! In the hustle and bustle of the week, set aside time to recharge and reconnect. What are your learning goals? And, remember: even biggest changes, start small.
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**Poll** Your Favorite Summer Activity (and do Elders in your community also have these options?) #persondirectedcare #TheEdenAlternative
0% Staying cool by the pool
50% Walking a trail
0% Stargazing
50% Gardening
2 votes • Final results
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Thank you to everyone who attended #EdenAltCon June 2-4! It was great to see everyone connecting and reconnecting, planting seeds of change. This is only the beginning! Let's keep creating a culture of living well for people of all ages and all abilities. #30yearsofeden
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Hear Rayne Stroebel of the Eden Alternative Global Alliance share how Eden translates across cultures! Learn more here: edenalt.org/movemountains Attend this enlightening session & join us at the Eden Alternative 30th Anniversary International Conference! See you at #edenaltcon
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