Culture Change

Culture change is a social movement to transform long-term care and retirement living towards resident-centered and resident-directed values and practices. Changing the culture of aging requires moving from a medical model of care to a social model of living, and supporting aspects of life that bring joy, meaning, and purpose to those working and living in senior living settings.

Culture change is a process, not a project. The culture change journey involves re-examining current values, beliefs, attitudes, and policies to create a community where everyone thrives.

We at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) can support you on your culture change journey. We provide coaching, education, and resources to empower residents and team members to put living first.