CountryHouse at 70th & O – Lincoln

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Staff members receive certified dementia care training, including Virtual Dementia Tour, Jolene Brackey and Tepa Snow philosophies.

What programs or activities does CountryHouse at 70th & O – Lincoln offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Our LIfeCycles wellness program engages memory care residents in four areas: social, intellectual, physical and spiritual. Daily and weekly routines help residents stay grounded and reassured, plus staff use daily reminiscing questions to help redirect residents and ease anxieties.

What techniques does CountryHouse at 70th & O – Lincoln use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Mealtimes are important for wellness on so many levels. Residents are encouraged to participate in meal preparations such as simple recipes or setting the table. Staff members sit with residents during the meal, often dining alongside them, to make the experience as natural and positive as possible.

Describe the neighborhood around CountryHouse at 70th & O – Lincoln. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

CountryHouse is located on one of Lincoln's main intersections, yet adjacent to the Wedgewood residential neighborhood and the sprawling, historic grounds of the Veteran's Hospital. In fact, CountryHouse is situated on designated historic land because it was the original site of the Leavitt House, home to the VA Hospital's first surgeons.

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About CountryHouse at 70th & O – Lincoln

So long as you are living, you are on a journey - and there remains ample opportunity for joy and for wonder. That is our philosophy here at CountryHouse, and it guides everything we do on behalf of residents. We will not settle for providing a place for people just to grow stagnant. Instead, we seek to make every part of everyday truly engaging to the residents who stay with us - providing them with real joy and fulfillment..

Each house has gracious dining rooms, comfortable living rooms, and bedrooms clustered in quiet wings. There's a hands-on kitchen for residents to participate in simple food preparation activities. The residential layout enables friends to enjoy socializing together... or find peaceful seclusion. In addition, circular pathways encourage barrier-free walking, both indoors and out.

Amenities also include suite choices, a family dining room, salon/spa, secured entries, Wellness Office, spacious gathering rooms with fireplaces, and an enclosed courtyard with patio, gardens and water feature. Families enjoy visiting in the beautiful and comfortable common areas.