TGP supports informal systems of care, works collaboratively with other formal systems of care in this community, and has established standards which safeguard client self determination in the continuum of health and wellness. Currently, the population targeted by this proposal has critical disparate long term care needs which impact program design in the adult day setting. TGP faces specific challenges in order to take the next step in growth and serve an increasing number of individuals with complex needs. The primary interrelated challenges are space and personnel. The current rented space in the ground floor of Hilltop House Residential Care Home can only accommodate up to 16 participants.
Staff are limited in what they can offer for activities and services because there is only one room.
Space is a critical issue in the long range plan of the organization, but it will take at least a year to locate new space in the community which is large enough to accommodate many kinds of activities and service, has a home-like atmosphere, feels safe to participants, meets all requirements for Vermont Standards for Adult Day Services and is affordable. This proposal addresses the space issue in the short term plan by allowing TGP to rent a small room which is close to the present activities space and is now used for storage, and to turn it into a small meeting room. It will also be an additional space for small group activities. The second part of this proposal addresses personnel challenges. Currently TGP has staff who coordinate all the different activities and services, but are stretched in their capacity to do quality service.