Treating people kindly, with respect and honesty is how we
treat each other in our daily lives. The same is true at our care
facilities that serve a population of seniors who suffer from various
forms of dementia. Residents are people. The “us vs. them”
attitude is not tolerated. We have an obligation to care for our
residents and provide an environment that is familiar and warm.
Activities are a fundamental component of the daily programs at
our communities. However, the activities that are features for residents
with Dementia are significantly more familiar. Our activities are
not only “age appropriate” but they are also simple and
routine. Furthermore, our communities embrace intergenerational
programs, visiting pets, and sensory stimulation, among many others.
Communications are two-fold at Frontier. First, we communicate
through our quarterly Care Conferences to review and update the
Service/Care Plan of each resident. This is done with the facility
management, support staff and resident family and/or responsible
party. Finally, we communicate with residents through respectful
and slow encouragements, without quick questioning or confusing
dialogue.
Our Memory Care facilities feature an Activity Kitchen for the
familiarity of a kitchen in the house. Residents may work, complete
chores and prepare dishes, with non-obtrusive supervision and support.
Each neighborhood has its own dining room where residents may eat
“family-style” or each plate will be served individually.
Of course, all menus are professionally developed and meals are
cooked on-site. Wonderful snacks, juices and teas are available
24-hours a day.
Frontier has developed an environment that is comfortable, yet stimulating.
Every detail from paint colors furniture selection to the carpet
and artwork have been taken into consideration. The outdoor common
areas are available to residents seeking fresh air, the
warmth of sunshine, the sounds of leaves and birds and the opportunity
to enjoy gardening. The interiors feature a wonderful fish tank,
a television lounge in each neighborhood and barrier free walking.
Frontier’s commitment to caring for residents with forms of
dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, is found at its communities
that serve this population. Furthermore, it can be found in the
outcome from the care provided by our dedicated staff members.
The design of each Memory Care community is carefully
planned and crafted to allow residents to freely move about the
interior and exterior of the community. A ‘barrier-free’
environment is developed through a continuous walking pattern through
our ‘neighborhoods’.
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