By offering a holistic environment which encompasses elders, their families, the community, and the natural world around us, The Vicarage has proven that this philosophy in Dementia care provides a higher quality of life to its residents. We are advocates for the care of a vulnerable population in American society, passionately showing that those living with memory loss can be cared for in a more humane manner, far greater than traditional assisted living or nursing home settings.
Dementia Bill of Rights
Every person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia deserves:
- To be informed of one’s diagnosis
- To have appropriate, ongoing medical care
- To be treated as an adult, listened to, and afforded respect for one’s feelings and point of view
- To be with individuals who know one’s life story, including cultural and spiritual traditions
- To experience meaningful engagement throughout the day
- To live in a safe and stimulating environment
- To be outdoors on a regular basis
- To be free from psychotropic medications whenever possible
- To have welcomed physical contact, including hugging, caressing, and handholding
- To be an advocate for oneself and for others
- To be part of a local, global, or online community
- To have care partners well trained in dementia care
The Best Friends Dementia Bill of Rights was copywritten in 2013. Read more about it here: http://www.bestfriendsapproach.com/wp-content/uploads/Billofrights-final2013-1.pdf
