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With a community shift to “aging in place” only the neediest seniors – those living with significant health or cognitive issues – move into long term care. Now, almost 80% of our residents have dementia, including those with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy Bodies.

• The prevalence of dementia has changed the relationship between our residents and staff.
• Smaller 20-bed units mean residents live in a family-like environment where staff delivers Person-centred care that meets each resident’s changing physical and psychological needs.
• Smaller units are vital for people with dementia as the disease is often accompanied by behavioural problems. We work with families to manage their care within a safe space that is less prone to conflicts with other patients struggling with the disease.
• The dining room, lounges and activity rooms mean residents and families benefit from small group interactions, quiet spaces and receive personalized care. The Covid Virus has meant a change in physical distancing and extra precautions for infection control. Our smaller villages facilitate us implementing “isolation units” when needed with a minimum of disruption to our residents.
• Enclosed gardens and balconies allow residents to enjoy the outdoors in safe and secure settings.
• We partner with the Lower Mainland’s multicultural communities to deliver culturally appropriate long term Care and maintain connections with aging family members.