What is Culture Change?

“Culture change has been defined by the Pioneer Network as “a transformation anchored in values and beliefs that return control to elders and those who work closest with them. Its ultimate vision is to create a culture of aging that is ‘life-affirming, satisfying, humane, and meaningful.’ Culture change can transform a ‘facility’ into a ‘home,’ a ‘resident’ into a ‘person,’ and a ‘schedule’ into a ‘choice.’”

(”Creating Home in the Nursing Home: A National Symposium on Culture Change and the Environment Requirements.” 2008. Carmen S. Bowman. The entire paper can be viewed here)