Opening Doors for those Living with Dementia
We would like to share this New York Times Opinion column, “My Mother, Lost and Found” with you because it shares our passion for living in the reality of someone with memory loss, rather than trying to change or challenge it. It was Ellen who taught me how to talk to Mom in this new phase of… …Continue Reading
The foundation of The Vicarage is built on “the immediate needs of those who already have dementia and those caring for them.” Every aspect of our philosophy of our dementia care relates to creating a higher quality of life for those currently living with the challenges of dementing illnesses. Our commitment to a secure environment,… …Continue Reading
The Vicarage prides itself on incorporating pets and dementia care from the day we opened our doors. We realize how important furry friends are throughout all changes in life, especially the traumatic transition from home to communal living in later life. For those living with progressive neurological diseases, loss of the ability to speak, remember,… …Continue Reading