Anam Glen Assisted Living provides a peaceful and supportive home for elderly people needing help with personal care, and for those with memory loss. Our programs of care can make a big difference. A positive environment can improve your loved one’s outlook and how much enjoyment they get from each day. Although it does not occur in all cases, many families are delighted when their loved ones improve following a move to Anam Care.
The Anam Care program is built around the Anam Cara philosophy of palliative dementia care. This focuses on comfort and life. One important measure of this philosophy is having a soul friend who supports and nurtures the spirit, while guiding those affected by dementia as they continue life’s journey. Our staff is specifically trained to support the spirit as well as the body to make life more enjoyable for residents and their families.
One size does not fit all. Our care program is tailored to meet the special needs of those with:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Lewy Body
- Parkinson’s disease
- Frontal-temporal dementias
We understand how various dementias affect individuals and families, and how to make life more meaningful and pleasant. Such an approach bolsters self worth and creates a true failure-free, less threatening world for those with memory loss. We use gentle strategies such as re-direction, coaching, cueing and task breakdown to help residents feel good about themselves and their accomplishments.
Anam Care residents never have to deal with the physical and emotional trauma of a move from one care setting to another. Such stability through aging in place also helps build long-term relationships with caregivers.
Enriching one’s life is a highly individual activity that begins before a resident comes to live at Anam Care. We start with a thorough history and assessment, asking about accomplishments, occupations and hobbies. If Mom loved quilting, we’ll remember that and will develop activities with this in mind. If Dad was a woodworker, the same is true. In addition, we help residents and families compile a Life Story Book which warms the hearts of everyone who sees it. Residents, caregivers, and families use such Life Story Books to reminisce about family vacations, favorite pets and the cherished hallmarks of life.
Our residents enjoy socializing in our home and are encouraged to join in 7 – 9 activities offered daily. Such activities include individualized activities specific to a resident’s interests and group activities such as outings or crafts, which promote interpersonal relationships and help maintain fine and gross motor skills. Activities are designed to promote resident success and are consistent with normal life activities which helps enhance the resident’s self esteem.
Our teams work extensively with home health agencies, rehabilitation, occupational and respiratory therapy specialists, and hospice agencies to ensure comprehensive care. We’ll also help arrange transportation for doctor appointments or hospital visits.
Our caregivers are truly caring compassionate and specifically trained in assisted living and memory care, and in the Anam Cara philosophy. Registered nurses are integral members of our team, helping with medical monitoring including vital signs, medications, and overall health concerns. Anam Care continues to provide outstanding services & health care.
Services & Amenities Include:
- Care plans to meet your changing needs.
- Secure building entry.
- Private, spacious accommodations.
- Choice of floor plans.
- Nutritious meals with table service.
- Living room with fireplace.
- Outdoor garden with walking path.
- Beauty/barber shop.
- Social and leisure activities.
- Housekeeping and laundry service.
- 24-hour awake staff.
- Medication management.
- Highly trained staff in dementia care.
