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We make their lives as comfortable and fulfilling as possible
Our homes are built specifically for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, filled with helpful living cues, stimulating activities, safety and security measures, and more to make their lives as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. We call this supportive living, and practice it day in and day out at Dolan.
Social Interaction and Music
Music and music therapy can promote better verbal communication and socialization skills and can also have a positive effect on mood level and reality orientation.
Food Choices and Decision Making
Because eating and drinking are important cultural rituals, the loss of autonomy in what, when, and where to eat may profoundly affect patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Independent Dressing
Dressing is a complicated series of actions which includes clothing selection, undressing, and dressing. Both the caregiver’s and the patient’s response to dressing activities may have an effect on subsequent behaviors and moods during the day.
Supportive Activity and Concentration
Engaging Alzheimer's patients in dignified chores fosters self-esteem, independence, and preserved integrity.
Management of Wandering Behavior
A study at the Corinne Dolan Alzheimer Center showed that negative aggressive behaviors were reduced when patients had an opportunity to wander freely in a protected environment.
Supportive Cues
The physical design of households provides cues to help residents be successful in personal hygiene, appetite, and daily living.
Incontinence
Incontinence is a critical problem for both caregivers and patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Attention Span
Increased confusion has been linked to attention span. This means that sounds, objects, or people that are around patients with Alzheimer’s disease may interrupt the thought processes and affect the ability to concentrate on a task.
Disorientation
Disorientation is a common problem for many people with Alzheimer’s disease. Sometimes familiar objects look different or unfamiliar (visual disorientation), while at other times space appears confusing, which makes navigation from one place to another difficult (spatial disorientation).
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“As long as people have a need, and I can provide a place, I’ll keep doing it.”
-Tim Dolan, Founder
