When Alzheimer’s Touches Your Life, We Are Here for You |
When Alzheimer’s touches your life, we are here for you. If you or someone you care about has Alzheimer's disease, you need to find good care in your community. You've come to the right place… |
| Our Pride Factor |
We pride ourselves in providing an excellent quality of life for those individuals with memory impairments. From the early stages of Dementia to those individuals that have progressed to the point where they can no longer communicate or take care of themselves. Besides cozy rooms and nutritious meals in a common dining area, we provide constant supervision, formal nursing care plans, help with activities of daily living, and personalized care designed to offer patients as much mental and memory stimulation as possible. |
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| Safe and Peaceful Environment |
At Arbours Court, we provide a safe and peaceful environment that includes a low noise level that is best suited for residents with Dementia by separating their home from the busier sections of the facility.
Resident safety is extremely important to us. Each door is alarmed, and we use the Wanderguard system to ensure individual safety and security.
Many of us assume that wandering is something that should be stopped, when in fact it is important to support a person’s movement. Our goals are to: |
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Encourage the person to move about safely and independently. |
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Understand the meaning of a person’s wandering. It may indicate an unmet need such as hunger or boredom. |
| Throughout the facility, you will notice the architectural design that creates a soothing environment. Our color schemes are bold and simple, and we use visual cues to help residents orient themselves. Such as, color, locator signs, “Memory Boxes,” and information displays. |
| Family Communication |
As you tour through Arbours Court, you will notice that our staff displays their pride through their attitude and philosophy about caring for residents with Dementia.
We strongly encourage family members to visit Arbours Court at any time to discuss the care of your loved one. In addition, we meet with family members regularly to review individual care plans. |
| Social Engagement |
| Enjoying meaningful activities is part of good dementia care. Activities help residents stay active and feel happier. Our goals for social engagement are to: |
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Offer meaningful daily activities that include a sense of community, choices and fun. |
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Design activities to do with residents, not to them or for them. |
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Respect residents' preferences, such as when they prefer to be alone. |
| Nutrition |
| We tailor each resident for their meal selections to ensure that they maintain a healthy diet. Not eating enough or eating an unhealthy diet can worsen a resident's health. Our goals for nutrition are to: |
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Offer systems that detect and prevent malnutrition. |
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Assure excellent nutrition, taking into account personal preferences. |
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Make mealtimes pleasant and enjoyable. |
Pain Management |
| People with dementia may suffer unnecessary pain because they can't always say that they hurt. Our goals for pain management are to: |
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Ease pain and distress to give residents a better quality of life. |
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Treat pain as a vital sign, just like blood pressure, pulse, breathing and temperature. |
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Make sure pain management techniques match each resident's needs, conditions and risks. |
| End of Life Care |
| Good end of life care meets a person’s changing needs and respects his or her preferences regarding end of life care. Our goals are to: |
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Ensure open and ongoing communication with the person, family and care team. |
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Provide support to families, other residents and staff throughout the dying process. |
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Encourage flexible care plans to adapt to daily changes in a person’s needs and wishes. |
