innovation: age well into the future

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." Eskaton's goal is to follow Peter Drucker's sage advice and invent the future of aging services. The Eskaton National Demonstration Home and Livable Design By Eskaton are two powerful practical/promotional strategies as Eskaton endeavors to fast-forward the movement for older adults to live at home more comfortably, securely and affordably…for longer. The following are several examples of Eskaton’s innovative initiatives:

Eskaton National Demonstration Home
The Eskaton National Demonstration Home showcases universal, barrier-free design; assistive technologies; and energy efficiency – all in a real-life setting. This educational center shows how smart design and innovative technology allows older adults to age-in-place. The Demonstration Home is also a showpiece for the Livable Design by Eskaton program. Tours are available by appointment. (Learn more…)

Livable Design By Eskaton™
Livable Design is an approach to creating home environments that are beautiful, flexible and adaptable, allowing ease of use for people of all generations. This program provides home building professionals with a unique marketing niche for housing designed with the future in mind. With three levels of certification, builders can choose the best fit for their individual market needs. (Learn more…)

Eskaton Initiatives: "Official Sponsor of Longevity"
Eskaton's commitment to the health and well-being of its residents and participants extends beyond the obvious quality services and care. It can be thrilling, celebratory and youthful; and highlights why Eskaton is the "Official Sponsor of Longevity." Thrill of a Lifetime By Eskaton, Eskaton Celebrates 100+ and intergenerational relations are three such initiatives.

Eskaton Neighborhood Network
Currently under development, this concierge-based membership program connects people living in their homes and neighborhoods to a vast array of learning and social opportunities; and provides access to first-rate services to support independence and well-being. Stay tuned for more information…

Person-Centered Approach
A transformation is taking place in America’s nursing homes and care settings -- from traditional institutionalized services to individualized, choice-driven services. This movement is called culture change. Eskaton is actively involved with the California Culture Change Coalition and is actively transforming care centers into places that promote a more residential feel, along with promoting individual choices and increased relationship building among residents, staff and families. Check out Eskaton Village Carmichael to experience this transformation.

Cognitive Fitness: Dakim
The Dakim Brain Fitness system combines decades of brain health research aimed at preventing or delaying memory loss with enjoyable activities. This program offers thousand of games, puzzles and other brain-building activities on a simple touch screen computer. The Dakim Brain Fitness system is located in many of our Eskaton communities. (Learn more…)

QuietCare®
In assisted living and memory care settings, Eskaton is currently evaluating an innovative technology called QuietCare from GE Healthcare. Actively supporting resident quality of life and independence is paramount for Eskaton. This advanced motion sensor technology system is designed to improve staff’s ability to proactively identify potential issues before they become emergencies. (Learn more...)

Vision Paper
There is no time like the present for Transforming the Aging Experience. Unique from many other human conditions, aging does not discriminate. It is as inclusive as it is inevitable. So whether received as a conversation starter, a catalyst or an action plan, Eskaton's confidence in publishing this document comes from the perspective that providing for a rapidly aging population is an economic, social, moral and timely imperative.