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Opening Doors for those Living with Dementia

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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

Understanding Dementia: Q&A with Dr. Wigg

Understanding Dementia: What is dementia? Dementia is a syndrome that comprises any number of different symptoms that people live with.  The most common symptom people associate with dementia are challenges with memory and confusion, but it can also include challenges with physical ability and movement, the use of language, control of emotions and communication. Cognition… …Continue Reading

Dementia Bill of Rights

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… …Continue Reading