Memory Care... A Closer Look

Ivy Commons at The LENOX uses the most current evidence-based programming designed to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s. Our unique behavioral approach stimulates cognition and enriches everyday experiences, allowing our residents to live longer, fuller, and more meaningful lives. By keeping a personal diary or workbook for each resident, we’re able to collect valuable information about past and present interests, work history, social life, education and level of competency. Then through programs that incorporate validation therapy and the Montessori Methodology, we’re able to guide residents through activities that are designed specifically for each one.

Our vision has always been to provide an optimal living environment for our residents. So with the help of evidence-based design that reflects the most current research – we’ve incorporated features of lighting, color schemes, temperature control, furniture layout and landscaping and created a most favorable environment to enhance the well-being of our residents. In addition, we’ve highlighted the use of soothing media as well as micro-environments and memory care neighborhoods to promote comfort and familiarity while helping ease anxiety or agitation.

Another very important component of our program is our on-going effort to pursue the newest approaches in Alzheimer’s and Memory Care. Our continuing education program allows all our professional caregivers to apply the newest and most effective behavioral techniques and methods. In addition, our family support groups are also available at convenient times to provide reassuring support as well as valuable resources to our residents and their families. It is our dedication to Caring Care that ensures our residents and their families receive the most out of life.