September 6, 2019
- By : Ambassador Team
- FOX REHABILITATION’S OPTIMAL LIVING PROGRAM ALLOWS SENIOR LIVING RESIDENTS TO AGE IN PLACE
FOX Optimal Living is FOX Rehabilitation’s premier wellness model. It is provided to senior living partners who recognize the importance of functional wellness. It is entirely evident that strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility must be maintained for older adults to lead the lives they desire and deserve. Older adults are highly unlikely to age in place if they do not have access to progressive, intensive, and individualized wellness programs. Below are the Program Deliverables and Outcomes in 2018 for residents of The Ambassador of Scarsdale.
PROGRAM DELIVERABLES
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Functional assessments: 511
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– Completed on all residents using clinical indicators of functional decline
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Assistive/adaptive equipment consultations: 134
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Environmental safety assessments: 30
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Offsite assessments: 7
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Resident care conferences: 103
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Monthly educational modules for community staff: 38
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Co-marketing presentations: 5
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Community tour presentations: 14
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Group wellness classes: 1,310
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Individual wellness consultations/sessions: 824
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Injury prevention program: 21
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OUTCOMES
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Falls: 34% Decrease
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Hospital Admissions: 25% Decreased
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Implied Length of Stay: 47.75 months
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“I had been in the hospital, and after that I had to sign up for escort services to take me down to the dining room. Since being on PT, I have been able to get rid of my escort all together! I walk by myself and farther than I have in years.” – NORMAN, SCARSDALE RESIDENT
FOX Optimal Living proactively monitors clinical indicators of functional decline to provide every resident with a personalized wellness plan. Programming is carried out by highly trained clinicians who specialize in geriatrics and chronic disease management. Outcomes are collected, analyzed and shared in real-time with partners via custom-designed web applications.
Chart 1: Falls by Exposure to Program
Chart 1 depicts monthly fall rate per resident over the course of program exposure. We are proud to see a 34% decrease in falls over 15 months. Falls are a leading cause of bone fractures and hospital admissions among senior living residents. Reducing fall risk helps to maintain vitality and stability of both individual residents and community census.
Chart 2: Hospital Admissions by Exposure to Program
Chart 2 depicts monthly hospital admission rate per resident over the course of program exposure. We are proud to see a 25% decrease in admissions over 15 months. Hospital admissions and higher care needs are leading causes of resident move-out in senior living environments. Reducing hospital admissions helps to maintain census, reduce resident turnover, and increase length of stay.
Chart 3: Length of Stay
Chart 3 compares the median length of stay at The Ambassador of Scarsdale to the national median length of stay in AL/ALZ properties. The median length of stay at The Ambassador is 26 months greater.
Conclusion: By managing the functional wellness of every resident, FOX Optimal Living allows senior living residents to age in place. The Ambassador/FOX partnership is revolutionizing Senior Living and creating outcomes well above industry averages.