2010 Utah Golden Games
September 10, 2010 – Salt Lake City, UT
Presented by:
2010 Utah Golden Games
Healthy Living Strategy
With lack of physical activity so prevalent in the elderly population it is with our unique ability as “Olympians” to motivate and inspire the aging population to be more physically and socially active. Incorporating the Golden Games and encouraging a year around physical activity program is a win-win situation. Residents benefit from a higher quality of life, while the facility lowers its costs by caring for a healthier and more independent population.
Benefits
Facilities benefit from incorporating the Golden Games Program in the following ways:
- Facility Association with Olympic athlete Ambassadors
- Increased Resident enrollment as being a participating facility
- No added Cost to be a participating facility
- Increased Community visibility
- Increased Positive Public Image
- Increased Exposure through articles and advertising in Nursing Home magazines
- Prevent malpractice litigation through the use and sponsorship agreement with Data Control Technology’s Nutritional Analysis software.
Evaluation
Showing the effectiveness that an on-going wellness program has in conjunction with setting goals and training for an event will establish success. The quantitative measures to be reported are as follows:
- Physical health: Improvements in endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.
- Nutrition: Monitor and document nutrient intake through Data Control Technology’s software sponsorship program. This software will also monitor and document weight loss, bed sores, and dehydration. All of which are factors that lead to malpractice suits against LTC facilities.
- Psychological well-being: Improvements in perceived well-being and happiness.
- Cost effectiveness: Monitoring decreases in medications taken for depression, cholesterol, etc.
Measurement
PHS is looking for a group interested in measuring the success of our program. Please contact Tracy Evans for more information.