SHARED LIVING
Terms to Know
Individual models are specialized programs tailored to individual needs and involving different types of residential settings. Lifesharing or Shared Living is when an individual shares his/her home with others who provide care and supervision.
Fran's Home through “I Choose Home New Jersey”
Fran is a staunch advocate for herself and others. As a member of the Monday Morning Advocacy Group, she knows how to speak up. Initially, Fran shared a duplex home with her aunt. When her aunt passed away, it was devastating to Fran in multiple ways. She struggled with some serious medical issues including diabetes in addition to her developmental disability. She became very depressed. Her health declined. When she suffered a stroke, Fran moved into a nursing home to convalesce. At age 55, Fran had little in common with most of the people in the nursing home who were quite elderly. She shared a room with two other women and had no privacy. Her opportunities to leave the nursing home for outings were extremely limited. She tended to use a wheelchair most of the time and had little exercise.
Fran's "circle of support" consisted of professional advocates and supportive staff who helped her plan for her return to the community after living in a nursing home for three years. A program called "I Choose Home NJ" provided Fran with
A program called "I Choose Home NJ" provided Fran with funding for staff to support her to live more independently within her own apartment
funding for staff to support her to live more independently within her own apartment. She relied upon a wheelchair but with physical therapy, Fran now uses a walker and can ambulate on her own for short distances. Fran explored options prior to moving from the nursing home. The idea of living in a group home
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