  Dr. William Thomas and Judith Meyers-Thomas Founded in 1991 by Dr. William Thomas, a Harvard-educated physician geriatrician, The Eden Alternative has trained over 10,000 Eden Associates and now claims over 290 registered homes, in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. The staff and management of these homes continue to work towards meaningful culture change through ongoing training and a continued dedication to creating a life worth living for those in their care. The core concept of The Eden Alternative is strikingly simple. Dr. William Thomas, his wife Judy, regional coordinators, mentors and Eden associates teach that where elders live must be habitats for human beings, not sterile medical institutions. They are dedicated to eliminating the plagues of Loneliness, Helplessness, and Boredom that make life intolerable in most of today’s nursing homes. Dr. Thomas has received recognition by the Heinz-Award and an Ashoka-Fellowship. Since 2007 he is also a Professor at the Erickson School of Ageing Studies in Baltimore, University of Maryland and consulting Professor for the AARP. Dr. Thomas is also the founder of the Green-House, the architectural approach to creating a truly human habitat. Dr. Thomas writes a daily blog. On December 26th, 2007, he mentions the Eden-Europe website. Have a look at http://www.umbc.edu/blogs/changingaging/ Listen to the inaugural speech by Dr. Thomas at the Erickson School// Listen Dr. Thomas is among the 12 prominent people who are changing ageing named in the series of the Wall Street Journal : "These pioneers are shaping the way Americans will live, work and play later in life." Dr. Thomas has also been recognised as one of America's Leaders// US-News |
