Mission and Values

REALM’s primary goal is to honor the life and legacy of organizations serving older adults. Guiding REALM as it strives to reach that goal and help organizations to do the same, REALM holds several key values at the fore:

• The independence and interdependence of people and communities,
• The dignity and integrity of older adults, and
• The preservation of quality of life throughout one’s lifespan.

So why choose us? There are lots of options to help you in assisting the older adults in your community. Here’s the REALM “Top Ten” list of what our clients might say if asked why they work with us:

10.  We have Talent …
Through more than 70 years of collective experience, the REALM team has capitalized on its diverse strengths and honed its ability to draw out your needs and goals, and to then help you craft a plan to achieve them.

9.  We take collaboration seriously …
We encourage dialogue and welcome feedback. Together, we analyze your organization’s current landscape, research, consider options, and arrive at a solution that best meets your identified needs. Our national alliances increase collaboration and help you meet goals quickly and efficiently. We also encourage partnerships among complementary, regional organizations in order to more efficiently and effectively reach common goals.

8.  We have Passion …
We are passionately engaged in our work and are deeply committed to innovative change and to you – the people and organizations that care for the older adult population.

7.  Communicate, Communicate, Communicate …
We commit to keeping all parties involved in each and every job engaged through each step of our process.

6.  Our work is client-centered, client-directed,
and quality-focused.
At REALM, we recognize that this is the key to keeping individuals and communities whole and healthy.

5.  We Ask questions, then Listen to the answers …
Persistent questioning breaks through outdated boundaries and opens up new possibilities for positive change. We listen to hear both what is said and what is implied. We’re attentive to deeply held organizational values and convictions – then work to create a plan that honors those beliefs while meeting core needs.

4.  We are consummate Learners …
Study enlightens our work. Therefore, we are committed to ongoing scholarship and are members of several professional associations to help meet that goal. REALM is happiest when we can share what we learn. Let us share our learned insights with you!

3.  We believe in forward Momentum …
REALM is committed to organizing the right people who do the right things at the right time and for the right reason, all at the right price – in order to produce measurable results.

2.  We bring our Whole Selves to this process …
Meaningful work demands nothing less!

1.  We are lots of FUN!