In this large, well appointed multi-story residence is a large indoor swimming pool, hot tub, gym, Physical Therapy room, adult day care, rehab facilities also open to community elders, dining area, bank, hair salon and happy hour options for adult beverages or entertaining visitors. Each unit has several efficiency single rooms anchored by a living room and dining room. My favorite place is the Craft Room which I will show in another blog.
A new objective is to reduce the secured dementia units by intergrating as many residents with dementia as possible on regular units. This program wisely uses environmental modifications to insure safety as shown in this door that is effectively masked by art work. The staff do not wear uniforms to avoid looking like a hospital. Their belief is that they work in the residents' homes and want to appear less of an us-them distinction. This is a refreshing approach to elder care that is so different from what we do in the US. Much can be learned here.
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