Culture Change in Aged-Care Facilities: A Café's Contribution to Transforming the Physical and Social Environment. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andrew, Alexa; Ritchie, Lorraine
• Is Part Of: Journal of housing for the elderly. Volume 31:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Residential aged care -- Culture change -- Food and dining -- Physical and social environment -- Homelike environment -- Relationships; Older people -- Dwellings -- Periodicals; Aging -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 363.5946
• DOI: 10.1080/02763893.2016.1268557
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0276-3893

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective: To discuss the potential of a café on the premises of an aged-care facility as a vehicle for culture change. Method: Secondary analysis of primary qualitative data that explored the value of a café in an aged-care facility, compared with culture-change principles established from a literature review. Results: Secondary analysis established congruence between culture-change principles and the themes established in the primary qualitative data. A café, in one aged-care facility, has facilitated the following dimensions of culture change for residents: individualized care, facilitation of meaningful relationships, opportunities for participation in life roles, and creation of a sense of belonging. Conclusion: Culture change can be achieved through environmental innovations, such as a café, where food and dining maximize social opportunities and create a homelike environment that facilitates continuation of residents' identity.