Aging Gracefully by Living Gracefully

Aging Gracefully Philosophy

The quality of life our residents enjoy is the primary core of our mission. Research shows that activity, both physical and mental, can improve the overall quality of life. It is our responsibility to encourage and praise activity, of any kind, so that the residents can discover fulfillment and enjoyment in life!

Aging Gracefully is not a “program,” but rather the embodiment of an attitude about the quality of life we provide our residents. It is the platform upon which family members and staff alike participate to present those attributes that will allow the residents to rediscover the joy available in life.

Living Gracefully Culture

An Employee Healthy Lifestyle Program

“Living Gracefully”, Grace Management’s Health & Wellness Philosophy offers our associates the opportunity to participate in programs designed to enhance organizational health plans by fostering interest and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

"Living Gracefully" offers diverse wellness programs designed to meet a wide range of personal health needs. Associates set their own individual goals. Once goals are met, or exceeded, associates are recognized and rewarded. The benefits of participating in “Living Gracefully” employee program are healthier, more active lifestyles, decreased absenteeism due to illness and stress and a positive “re-energized” culture that is focused on celebrating healthy choices and improving the quality of life for all our associates.

IMPACT

(Improving Mobility through Prevention, Assessment, Conditioning and Tai Chi)

The most important factor in staying independent is mobility. Being able to go where you want and when you want is what's important to our residents. The IMPACT Program was developed to help our residents do just that!

IMPACT is designed to:

♦ increase mobility

♦ decrease risk of falling

♦ allows our residents to live INDEPENDENTLY longer

Once individual and group goals we have set for our residents are met, rewards & celebration follow!

IMPACT is a part of our “Aging Gracefully” philosophy, and we strongly believe our program will have a positive IMPACT on the quality of life for our residents.

The Village Program

REFLECT…on memories and past accomplishments

REJOICE…in the successes experienced each day

RENEW…their hope and spirits everyday

Developed by Grace Management Inc., The Village Program is a specialized Memory Care Program designed to create an enviornment of success through meaningful and enriching activities for individuals experiencing memory loss typically not associated with the normal aging process.

By promoting a more active and engaging lifestyle, our residents experience a greater “Quality of Life”. The Village Program is designed to build on the relationships between caregivers and residents in our specialized memory care neighborhoods. There is a greater focus on smaller group activities and individual activities designed to engage residents throughout the entire day. Activities may include:

♦ Sensory Stimulation

♦ Hand Massages

♦ Art & Music Therapy

♦ Reminiscing

♦ Book Readings

♦ Tea Socials

♦ Physical Fitness/Exercise Program (including Wii Games)

♦ Life Skills Activities (including coupon clipping, wood sanding, baking, etc.)

♦ Happy Hour

All Day Dining Program

What Time Is Dinner?...“whenever you choose!”

The All Day Dining Program is a unique concept designed to allow our residents the flexibility to enjoy meals, whenever they choose. In addition to the typical “Traditional Meal” schedule offering breakfast at 8:00 am, lunch at 12:00 noon and dinner at 5:00 pm, our “All Day Dining” is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.

A menu of choices including breakfast items, soup and salad, hamburger and hot dog, cottage cheese and fruit plate, club sandwich, french fries, onion rings and a grilled cheese sandwich are available all day, every day.