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Pearls Of Life™ Memory Care

When your Mom’s or Dad’s world changes, we’re here with Pearls of Life™, our personalized Memory Care Program. Pearls of Life recognizes the value of each individual and assists them in "Discovering the Treasures Within."

The program focuses on each individual’s strengths and promotes opportunities for new successes each day. This is accomplished through the Pearl of Home, the Pearl of Health and the Pearl of Enrichment.

Pearl of Home

We provide an environment that is small enough for the individual to feel comfortable and secure. An atmosphere is created that provides structure and routine, while allowing flexibility to meet individual needs. Ongoing support is given to our families, which assists them at all stages of the transition process and through the progression of the disease. Examples of support provided are the Caregiver Support Groups, Care Conferences, Guest Speakers and Individualized Problem Solving.

Pearl of Health

We work with the family, or responsible party, to develop a detailed service plan that identifies the resident’s care needs. As the individual’s needs change, the service plan is adapted to reflect their current needs. Care is more consistently provided through the use of Service Minder, our service software technology which provides daily service schedules to our caregivers. Care is tracked and verified through a daily documentation tool. The staff has been trained in the various facets of this program so that each individual may receive more consistent quality care.

Pearl of Enrichment

We respect each individual’s interests, needs and abilities, adapting activities so that the individual can experience success. We actively pursue their participation and encourage all levels of involvement, appreciating the importance of developing relationships and the need for social interaction. A variety of activities are provided, recognizing that new interests can still be developed, enjoyed and appreciated.

Through the Pearls of Home, Health and Enrichment, we are able to provide a quality living experience for our Memory Care residents in "Discovering the Treasures Within." Within each resident, there resides a rich history of experiences and continued needs, wants and interests. The joy in discovering these "personal treasures" brings continued pleasure and comfort to all involved.

Staff Training

Our caregivers working in Memory Care have been trained in a nationally recognized Alzheimer’s/Dementia training course developed by Senior Living University. Our Pearls of Life program also provides ongoing dementia training and in-services for our staff.

Amenities

  • Private apartment
  • Apartments with a residential atmosphere
  • An environment providing freedom of movement for residents
  • Visual cues to orient residents to their surroundings
  • Enclosed courtyard
  • All utilities - including electricity, cable television, water, sewer and trash collection (telephone service may be purchased separately)
  • Window coverings and wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Fire/smoke detector and sprinkler system
  • Private bathroom with walk-in-shower and grab bars

Services Included in the Monthly Fee

  • Three daily meals served in a private home-like dining room where residents are encouraged to dine independently
  • Personal laundry services
  • Tailored personal care and health-related services, as needed
  • 24-hour emergency call system and staffing
  • Staff members trained in addressing the needs of those with memory loss
  • State of the art programming that reinforces capabilities and enhances independence
  • Social, recreational, educational and spiritual programs designed to meet resident interests and attention spans
  • Music therapies

Educational Links

  • Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association Website
  • Enhanced Moments - Jolene Brackey, a nationally-known motivational speaker and author, shares ideas designed to offer comfort for the person with Alzheimer's Disease, along with ideas to ease caregiver struggles
  • Music-Outreach Website provides affordable books, recordings and videos for the elderly
  • The Alzheimer's Readers website specializes in literature developed especially to trigger memories in people who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease or dementia
  • The Alzheimer's Store provides unique products and information for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease
  • Earthtones Music Therapy Services provides programs that address the special needs of persons living with mental, physical and developmental challenges. Earthtones employs qualified Board Certified music therapists to provide music services to children, adults and the elderly

See our Pearls of Life™ Video on YouTube