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Two areas at the Mennonite Home campus offer a stimulating and safe environment for a person with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other related cognitive or functional impairments. Both areas provide an electronic alert system which signals staff if a person is leaving the secure area. These special areas offer:
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Socialization and companionship
Structured programming |
Purposeful activities
Supportive staff |
Personal Care - Coopers Run
- Beginning signs of the dementia process are evident
- Staff provides assistance with reminders about activities, meal times and personal hygiene needs
- An attached porch gives a wonderful space for summer time gathering and gardening
Health Care - Swarr Run & Trout Run
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A person with moderate and severe signs of dementia can be cared for in one of our secure environment households
- Shadow boxes for folks to display pictures of memorabilia and a country kitchen to smell fresh baked cookies, give this area a home-like feel.
In these special care areas, folks with the dementia diagnosis are encouraged to thrive and be who they are as their own memories grow very dim. Our caring staff attempts to provide the light of reminiscing and dignity during the shadowing days.
To learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia diagnosis visit the Alzheimer's Association's web site at www.alz.org.
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