Memory Care Residences

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A caring world for people with memory loss

In Touchmark communities that are appropriately designed and licensed to provide a living environment for individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementing illnesses, the memory support programs are called “Devonshire.”

… The physical environment in the Devonshire memory support program is specifically designed to provide appropriate levels of stimulation and support in an area that is secured for exit and entry to residents. Guided choices are encouraged through person–centered programming provided by especially trained staff, who work with the residents throughout the day, evening, and night.

Memory Care—Description of Touchmark Devonshire Program

Living styles and features

Memory Care residences range from 325 to 562 square feet. Many features help ensure your loved one a respectful, enriched life:

• 24-hour health care staff
• Three meals daily plus snacks
• Weekly basic housekeeping
• Bedding and towel laundry (one load/week)
• Personal laundry (one load/week)
• Daily bed making
• Basic cable TV
• All utilities (except personal telephone)
• Daily wake up service
• Choose and lay out clothing
• Morning and evening dressing assistance
• Grooming assistance
• Escort to and from dining
• Event reminders
• Life Enrichment/Wellness opportunities
• Day and night safety check
• Secured apartment windows
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Weight monitoring, monthly
• Enclosed outdoor courtyard
• Family rooms
• Notary service
• Weekly bus outings
• Frequent supervised walks
• Weekly Participation in the Health & Fitness Club

Personal care and health services

Licensed nurses provide an in-depth initial assessment to determine residents’ negotiated service plans based on their needs. Recurring assessments and scheduled care conferences keep the service plan current and specific to the changing needs of each resident. This thorough review process ensures that a resident is charged only for the services provided.

Services available at an additional cost include bathing assistance more than twice weekly, continence care assistance, additional personal laundry and housekeeping, medication administration, medication ordering, coordinating medical services, vital sign monitoring, licensed nursing services, emergency call pendant, medical, social, therapeutic needs referral assistance, companion service, and beauty/barber appointment.

“Growing Together” Gardens grow enjoyment

All Touchmark communities offering memory care include a program component titled “Growing Together,” which is the portion of the Life Enrichment/Wellness program that emphasizes the importance of individuals having ongoing contact with living things—both plants and animals.

One of the many aspects of “Growing Together” is the gardening program and courtyard design for most Touchmark memory care neighborhoods. These thoughtfully designed gardens and courtyards include the following features:

• No toxic plants. The seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and blossoms of all plants must be nontoxic to humans, pets, and birds.
• Accessible gardening spaces. Residents who use wheelchairs, walkers, and canes need to be able to access the garden. Touchmark uses raised garden beds and makes sure there is pavement/cement on the excursion path so no one gets “stuck” in the grass or bark dust.
• Seasonal plantings that provide year–round color.
• Edible plants. Residents grow herbs and vegetables, which are used in the cooking program.
• Flowers and other plants that attract butterflies and songbirds. Bird feeders and the correct kind of birdseed are used to attract songbirds rather than pest birds.
• Careful landscaping. Sidewalks and excursion paths are at the same level as the grass and bark dust to minimize the risk of anyone falling off the sidewalk.
• Alzheimer’s–friendly lighting. Outdoor lighting is at least five feet in the air to avoid tripping and falling over fixtures.
• Recessed sprinklers. Keeping these below the surface also avoids trips and falls.
• Shade. Trees, awnings, and/or other coverings are important for the warm summer months.
• 24–hour access. The importance of being outdoors most days is very well documented in the research. Some states include regulations that require residents have access to a courtyard. In general, Touchmark courtyards extend the walls of the building and offer a pleasant, secure outdoor environment.

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