Offers Memory Care
May 20, 2017
Provider Response
Thanks betty27300 for letting us care for your husband.
January 13, 2016
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to visit Emerson House and to review us online! I hope you will contact us any time if your husband's needs change and you wish to take advantage of the memory care services we offer.
February 10, 2015
November 30, 2014
June 20, 2012
June 06, 2012
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
A wonderful combination of hands-on and online training by licensed medical professionals and experts
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Staffing is based on acuity
What programs or activities does Emerson House at Riverpointe offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Daily programming and activities include cognitive stimulation. Our Activity Director and assistants have a very high participation rate
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Assessments are conducted every six months or upon change of condition by our licensed nurses and Executive Director
What techniques does Emerson House at Riverpointe use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our approach is to help maximize and maintain resident's independence
How does Emerson House at Riverpointe keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Regular communication via phone, in person or care plan meetings is very important to help maintain continuity of care. We take a partnering approach
Describe the neighborhood around Emerson House at Riverpointe. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Emerson House at Riverpointe is located in a beautiful residential area
At Emerson House, we know that in order to provide good memory care, it’s essential to understand how your loved one sees the world and how their dementia is likely to progress so that good decisions can be made on their behalf. Knowledge is key.
Finding your way through caring for someone with dementia is a special set of circumstances that calls for a special solution. At Emerson House, we began with an understanding of how a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia experiences the world and created a community to meet those needs. From our staff, to our training, to the way our building is designed, we’re prepared to provide the best possible care.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory impairment, their physical environment is a big factor in how comfortable, calm and secure they feel. Spaces that are too large, with too many people, can be over-stimulating and create anxiety. Communities that are too small typically don’t have the diverse staff that is required to handle a variety of situations.
At Emerson House, we know that to provide the best memory care, you have to understand the individual cognitive, medical, physical, and social needs of each person. To do so, requires an understanding of how they see the world, and how that viewpoint is likely to change moving forward. Our cognitive evaluation is offered free of charge so family members can understand their loved ones from a new perspective – one of hope and change, rather than one of fear and misunderstanding.
The quality of care you deserve. We take the time to do things comfortably and correctly. Every resident is important to us and quality starts with the time we give to them.
