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Opening Doors for those Living with Dementia

Dementia Care

Person Centered Care for those living with Dementia

What Person Centered Care Should Really Look Like & Why it’s Important If you ask the staff at any nursing home or retirement facility whether they offer “person centered” dementia care, they will undoubtedly say yes. Person centered care, however,  reveals itself differently depending on the organization’s philosophy. It is important to know what genuine and compassionate, person centered… …Continue Reading

The Vicarage: A Skilled Memory Care Facility

Selecting a Memory Care Facility Making the choice to send a loved one to a memory care facility is not an easy decision or one that should be taken lightly. There are many factors to consider, such as the level of care provided, transitions your family member might have to make as their disease progresses, how much it… …Continue Reading

Quality of Life for Dementia Residents

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

Pets and Dementia Care

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