Memory Care

Memory Care: The Village Program®

Grace Management, Inc.’s specialized Memory Care, The Village Program®, supports those in our communities living with dementia and incorporates Vibrant Living programming to create meaningful life enrichment experiences that foster environments of success for our residents. At Portside at Grande Dunes, our philosophy is to maintain the dignity of those living with dementia while supporting them to live vibrantly. We create a robust calendar of resident-driven activities based on individual interests, past experiences, and current abilities for residents.

In addition to an enriching calendar, The Village Neighborhood seeks to invoke nostalgic times when neighbors knew each other, and communities were supportive social networks. This unique approach allows residents and team members to forge trusting relationships, enabling our specialized setting to successfully support those living with memory impairments who call us home.

Our memory care is further enhanced by It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L™), an easy-to-use technology designed specifically for seniors to encourage resident activity without the frustration. Simple computer touch-screens help residents stay engaged and connected, with more than 4,000 programs to choose from that include cognitive and therapy activities, games, spiritual content and family interactions through Skype and sharing slideshows and photo albums.

Specially Designed Neighborhood Features

• Choice of a variety of companion suite and studio apartment styles featuring bathrooms with safety features

• The Village Program® innovative approach to engaging life enrichment programming to Reflect, Rejoice and Renew

• Physical environment designed to avoid excess stimulation

• Personal items reflecting residents’ individual preferences encouraged

• Landmarks and sensory cues support choice and independence

• It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L™) Technology Coming Soon!

• Personal care assistance, cueing and reminders

• Medication management

• Group and one-on-one activities founded upon familiar routines

• Associates have completed the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) training for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care

The Village Program® Quality Care Training

The Village Program® Orientation by Grace Management Inc. Memory Care Programming is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.

*The Alzheimer’s Association statement of recognition is not an endorsement of the professional training or evaluation of the care provided by the community. The statement is valid for two years from the date of issue.