Memory Care

The Avalon Gardens Program: Proactive memory care at St. Joseph's Assisted Living and Memory Care

For residents who need specialized care in coping with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders, The Avalon Gardens Program provides memory care support 24 hours a day. It is guided by nationally recognized Alzheimer's expert Teepa Snow.

Avalon accommodations are as beautiful as the rest of St. Joseph's Assisted Living and Memory Care, with a higher level of staffing. The Avalon Gardens Program has its own full-time Program Director to provide individualized programs for each Resident's unique needs.

Our staff understands the importance of individual preferences in daily life. They're specially trained Dementia Care Specialists to understand the progression of memory disorders. Above all, they're exceptionally caring, insightful people who bring compassion, companionship and mental stimulation to our residents.

The Alalon Gardens Program includes all regular amenities and services, plus:

• -Individual plan of care for each resident
• -Caring staff, trained as Dementia Care Specialists by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L
• -Medication supervision provided by a licensed nurse
• -Structured guidance and activities program, integrating daily tasks of living and engaging residents at all levels
• -On-site Alzheimer's support group
• -Group or one-on-one counseling for family members
• -Custom-designed neighborhood with dining, living and activities areas
• -Secured and monitored entries and exits
• -Screened porch
• -Ongoing training for staff and caregivers