We’re Nationally Recognized for Our Approach to Senior Living Memory Care
At Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley, we offer SHINE®, an exclusive care program designed for residents with memory-related challenges such as Alzheimer’s disease. Using scientifically proven methods, SHINE® promotes understanding and engagement to help improve quality of life.
Our SHINE® program curriculum was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Alzheimer’s Association®, the United States’ leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care and research. It’s a distinction we share with a very small and elite group of U.S. memory care providers.
Within our memory care center, we have a professional team of experienced caregivers that will provide the utmost care with respect for all residents. For more information on how our memory care program can help your loved one, you can contact us at 484.212.6577 .
What Is a Senior Living Memory Care Program?
A memory care program specializes in providing care for seniors with memory issues. In our safe, supportive, and secure community, residents receive around-the-clock care from trained medical professionals. Our experienced team is specially qualified to care for individuals with memory-related conditions, providing comprehensive support for residents who need it. At our SHINE® Memory Care community in Allentown, PA, your loved one will receive compassionate care and be in safe, trusted hands.
SHINE® Senior Living Memory Care at RittenHouse Village at Lehigh Valley
What Makes Our Memory Care Program Special
Built on the foundation of exploration, our SHINE® program focuses on boosting confidence, independence, and self-esteem for seniors with memory-related challenges. We also aim to create a sense of belonging and encourage meaningful friendships through:
- Neighborhood Design – Created with safety and security, convenience, health, and happiness in mind.
- Communication – An effective communication flow between residents, care providers, and families.
- Staff Training – Every staff of the SHINE® memory care program goes through extensive and specialized training to ensure they are qualified to provide the utmost care for residents.
- “My Story”– Our residents have a handcrafted book used each day as part of the program, which helps engage residents through celebrating their life as well as individuality.
- Dining – We offer residents a dining experience that makes use of scientific research to stimulate appetite, participation, and interaction.
- Life Enhancement – Purposeful enrichment is facilitated through one-on-one and group activities which create sensory experiences and also relaxed moments.
Discover Independence, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
Some features of the SHINE® Memory Care program offered by Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley includes:
- Encourage physical and mental stimulation whenever possible and emphasize maintain social interaction
- Placing a focus on every resident’s strength instead of limitations
- Promote active participation in daily activities
- Celebrating small successes along the way
Discover Delicious Dining
At our SHINE® Memory Care community, you will also find:
- Nutritional meals that encourage a well-balanced diet
- Social interaction when dining
- Peaceful dining environment with assistance whenever needed so residents can focus on their meals
- Our exclusive “Food on the Run” service for those with tendencies to wander around or have difficulties focusing on their meals.
Discover Fun and Engaging Activities
An active mind is a healthy mind. As such, we offer:
- Purposeful activities that can be conducted individually or in small groups
- Activities customized within every resident’s capability
- Appropriate games that are failure-free and non-competitive
One of the most important areas of our memory care program is to create a sense of belonging. Thus, our SHINE® program includes:
- Assistance with activities that encourage independence and self-reliance
- Productive exercises and work activities which gives a sense of personal success and increases self-worth
- Fun leisure activities which promote friendships
Contact Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley
We assure you that your family members will be in good hands and receiving top-notch care here at Rittenhouse Valley. For any inquiries and further information about the SHINE® memory care program, feel free to contact us online or call us at 484.212.6577 today.
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