An assisted living residence is defined as “a special combination of housing, personalized supportive services, and health care designed to meet the needs – both scheduled and unscheduled – of those who need help with activities of daily living” by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) . It may also be referred to as board and care, residential care, or adult congregate care.
AmeriCare Lodges is here to provide housing, personal care services, 24-hour staffing, social activities, and some health related services for seniors in Remer Minnesota. AmeriCare Lodges connects resident seniors with casework programs and power of attorney as needed. Staff members can attend these sessions if needed. We oversee medication management, making sure that the right pills are taken at the proper time while watching for possible drug interactions. Assistance setting up and getting to appointments is also available at our Remer Minnesota Assisted Living location.
AmeriCare Lodges knows that there is no “typical” assisted living resident, so we don’t require everyone to fit into a mold. Our facility reflects the interests of our seniors and our activities are planned with their interests in mind. Set on 7.3 acres of woodlands with walking trails, ponds, and wildlife on the property, our residents can enjoy the Minnesota outdoors and seasons.
Enjoy relaxing by the huge rock fireplace. Play bingo or do crafts. Savor homecooked meals without having to do the dishes. Area pastors come into speak and visit on a regular basis. AmeriCare Lodges celebrates seniors’ quality of life by providing individualized, tailored care for each of our residents and by encouraging independence and choice whenever possible. When residents come to live with us, they can expect a family atmosphere where they are valued as an individual.
At AmeriCare Lodge we strive to keep our residents doing the activities they love to do. We tailor our activities to the interests of our residents.
While we provide transportation to appointments, shopping, and other off site activities, we also have a variety of social, educational, and entertaining activities at AmeriCare Lodge as well.
For those who are able to enjoy the outdoors there are deer trails, ponds, and pontoon rides, as well as flower gardens. Indoors a variety of games and crafts are available, including bingo and jigsaw puzzles. Area pastors take turns coming to speak on a regular basis. During the holiday season groups will come in to share carols and one of the local churches comes in for an annual Christmas party.
We often get the grills out and have BBQ. We also go out to lunch and do shopping in town.
No one is required to participate in the activities, but we look to provide opportunities to do things that interest them. The activities offered will vary due to the interests of the seniors in residence.
