In-Home PASA-Inspired Workshop or Care Facility PASA: What Are the Differences?

A PASA is a dedicated space within a care facility where older adults experiencing moderate behavioural changes are offered social and therapeutic activities in small groups during the day, supervised by a trained team.

It is an institutional programme specific to residential care: as such, it cannot be run at home.

The in-home PASA-inspired workshop embraces the spirit of these approaches: building on preserved abilities, offering meaningful activities, and encouraging self-expression and well-being. However, it takes place in the individual's own home, in a one-to-one session.

At GéroStim-Expertise, a workshop lasts 2 hours and combines cognitive stimulation, independence and mobility, personal expression, and well-being.

• The setting : a care facility on the one hand, the home on the other.
• The format : a PASA operates in small groups; the in-home workshop is individual.
• The framework : a PASA is an institutional service; the in-home workshop is a support service that complements home care.

The in-home workshop allows the person to remain in familiar surroundings, which is particularly suited to individuals living in their own homes.

The 1 hr 30 initial assessment is designed specifically for this purpose: identifying preserved abilities, routines, and personal interests, and then proposing a tailored workshop schedule. It is not a medical diagnosis.