Housing and the Living Environment. Volunteers of America Overview  Founded in 1896 by Maud and Ballington Booth  National, spiritually based nonprofit.

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Housing and the Living Environment

Volunteers of America Overview  Founded in 1896 by Maud and Ballington Booth  National, spiritually based nonprofit organization  Nation’s largest and most experienced nonprofit provider of quality low-income and senior housing  Total number of seniors served nationally – 231,000 2

About Volunteers of America  In the United States, Volunteers of America is:  The largest nonprofit provider of affordable senior housing  The 4th-largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care  The 6th-largest nonprofit provider of assisted living for seniors There are no limits to caring.®

4 Helping more than 2 million people in over 400 communities in 44 states Volunteers of America Overview

Housing Design – Multi-story There are no limits to caring.®

Housing Design – Garden Style There are no limits to caring.®

Design Features in Elderly Housing  Accessible bathrooms – grab bars, roll in showers  Accessible kitchens – roll under sinks, HC stoves and refrigerators,  All doors are 36” wide  Light switches and sockets are HC height throughout  Emergency pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms  Units for hearing and visual impairment  All common areas are accessible  Automatic entry doors to main building There are no limits to caring.®

Services in Elderly Housing  Service Coordinator  Anchor for community supportive services  Assessment after move-in  Assist seniors in identifying, locating and acquiring the services necessary for them to age in place in their own homes and maintain  Avoid premature admission to more costly institutionalized care There are no limits to caring.®

Services in Elderly Housing  Transportation  Health Care  Personal Care – bathing, dressing, medication  Social Activities and Companionship  Meals – nutrition classes and home delivered meals  Homemaker Services  Assistance with Pets  Money Management and Tax Preparation There are no limits to caring.®

Technology in Elderly Housing  Computer Learning Center  Security Cameras and Personnel  Energy Saving Devices  WellAware  IN2L – It’s Never Too Late There are no limits to caring.®

RF-AN-V5 WellAWARE is the leading non invasive wellness monitoring & analytics platform. Delivering higher quality, more efficient, and less costly healthcare Current application across full spectrum of sub-acute & home care settings Ecosystem, Interoperable Business Model Over 250 years of Health Care Industry experience & leadership Strong IP Protection Strong IP Protection

RF-AN-V5 How WellAWARE ® Systems works

There are no limits to caring.®

MORE THAN A HOME

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