Pioneer Network believes that past
and the present models of care do not have to be the future. We work to create
culture change in all settings where aging and supportive services are
delivered.
Who we are:
Pioneer Network hosts the nation's largest annual
Conference Devoted Solely to Culture Change in the lives of elder Americans. Our other roles include
"On The Road" Regional Educational Intensives bringing national culture change and person-centered care expertise to a community near you.
• Gateway to Educational Tools and
Learning Opportunities regarding culture change
• Leaders in the Fields of Culture Change and Person-Centered Care Policy
Initiatives and Research
• Working in Partnership with other national organizations and state and regional Culture Change Coalitions to
Promote Person-Centered Care
• Supporting and Connecting over 40 state Culture Change Coalitions
• "Information Central" for
the Culture Change Movement
Pioneer Network
Supporting A Culture of Aging that is Life-Affirming,
Satisfying, Humane and Meaningful Since 1997
OUR VISION
A Culture of Aging that is Life-Affirming,
Satisfying, Humane and Meaningful
We recognize our
need to create ways of living and working together different from the
traditional models. The Pioneer Network supports models where elders live in
open, diverse, caring communities. Pioneers are working for deep system change
by both evolutionary and revolutionary means, using Pioneer values and
principles as the foundations for change. In-depth change in systems
requires change in governmental policy and regulation; change in the individual's
and society's attitudes toward aging and elders; change in elders' attitudes
towards themselves and their aging; and change in the attitudes and behavior of
caregivers toward those for whom they care. We refer to this work as culture
change. Our aim is nothing less than transforming the culture of aging in
America.
OUR MISSION
The Pioneer Network advocates and facilitates
deep system change and transformation in our culture of aging. To achieve this,
we:
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Create communication, networking and
learning opportunities
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Build and support relationships and
community
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Identify and promote transformations
in practice, services, public policy and research
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Develop and provide access to
resources and leadership
VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
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Know each person
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Each person can and does make a
difference
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Relationship is the fundamental
building block of a transformed culture
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Respond to spirit, as well as mind
and body
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Risk taking is a normal part of life
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Put person before task
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All elders are entitled to
self-determination wherever they live
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Community is the antidote to
institutionalization
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Do unto others as you would have them
do unto you