“If the focus is on my wellness, allow it to overshadow my sickness.”
The activities are person-driven, to the individual’s rhythm, using the existing level of functioning, maximizing the interest and strengths of each individual resident. Many activities occur on a daily basis, for the enjoyment of the residents, to create social interaction and to accommodate and support existing level of functionality.
Positive attitude and reassurance is the center of the resident well-being.
We encourage the residents to spend time together in the common area while:
- talking, sharing favorite memories
- reading
- watching a movie or a favorite show
- play puzzles, cards or other games
- sharing a recipe while we are cooking or baking
- do ball toss or exercise circles or just
- enjoy watching the birds, deer or the dog playing on the back yard.
Music is present in our daily life, as we listen, sing or dance. An instrument like piano, violin, flute, is either played or listened to.
Sitting or standing exercises sometimes more structured, other times like a game are done in a group or individual setting. Walking inside, on the deck or outside around the house, is encouraged any time of the year.
Worship and Religious preference of each resident are honored and accommodated, in private or group setting, without interferences.
Visiting: Family and friends are welcome any time of the day, unannounced. We are just like a large family, soon your friends become our friends and we all enjoy each other company.
Celebrating: Life is a continue reason to celebrate together with friends and family. If is a birthday, a holiday, or just an achievement, we celebrate it with all the fest, balloons, cake, drinks, laughs, and good time. Our 4-th of July outdoor celebration with the barbeque and firework on the backyard is a “look forward“ for the residents and their family and friends. The two, twenty some lb. turkey are the center of the Thanksgiving gathering of residents and their family, friends and us.
Gardening outside in the season, or just carrying for the flowers in the pots, is a pleasure for many of the residents.
Wireless internet is available throughout the house.