A Culture of Caring – Assisted Living and Memory Care
Expect Compassion and Individualized Care
Each resident has a story, and we pride ourselves in getting to know each resident. Too often people focus only on the physical and cognitive needs of older adults. At Woodland Gardens we see much more, understanding that if we can help support those personal care needs, medication assistance and engagement for those who need assisted living services or memory care support, we allow our residents to live fuller and more meaningful lives.
Residents often feel motivated to be more independent, while gaining additional support from our caring team members. Our individualized service plan is created together with our residents and their family members helping everyone focus on what it most important – we call this person-centered care.
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Engagement
We recognize that being engaged in community life is a special benefit of living at Woodland Gardens. This sense of belonging comes from participating in the activities and programs offered including daily exercise class, current events, expressive arts, ice cream socials and sharing meal times with other residents. Our caregivers encourage residents to get up and get going, to find joy and engagement each day.
Care and Wellness
Many residents first move to Woodland Gardens because they need help with personal care and medication services. Providing dignified and respectful care is at the core of everything we do ,and beyond that we care about each resident’s overall wellness. We define wellness as an overarching desire to promote a healthy lifestyle — good hygiene, regular check-ups, eating well, physical exercise, social interactions and spiritual activities.
Supportive Independence
We all have a strong desire to be independent. At Woodland Gardens we look for ways to support residents’ independence — to make their own choices, to participate in care conversations and to do for themselves, even if it takes a little longer.
Engagement
We believe that every interaction is an opportunity for engagement. We recognize that residents living in our Memory Care programs thrive because of our compassionate interactions, whether it is dancing during an activity or working alongside a resident as we make the bed. Our days are filled with individual and small group activities and life skills that help residents experience successful interactions regardless of their cognitive abilities.
Safety and Security
Families tell us that safety and security is a priority. We agree, and we have developed a program that allows safety and security to remain a priority without creating an institutional feel. Woodland Gardens offers both a dedicated memory care community with specialized technology to alarm exit doors and integrated programs where residents regardless of their diagnosis live together. In addition, our services plans, staff training and change of condition observations play important roles in the safety and security of all of our residents.
Support
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are horrible diseases. And yet, when encouraged, we can find many moments of joy and laughter. Woodland Gardens is dedicated to supporting residents and family members through the good times and the tough times. We offer family support groups, end of life support programs, expert resources and opportunities for families to just be with loved ones, without a task list.
