Alzheimer’s Disease Program
People with Alzheimer’s disease benefit
from stimulation and individualized care. At the Cobble Hill Health
Center, we address the varied needs and interests of residents with
Alzheimer’s disease by offering a range of programs. There
is no cure for this chronically disabling disease – but people
can continue to enjoy life that has meaning at Cobble Hill Health
Center.
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A Place to Call HOME
Our HOME (Honor Our Memories Everyday) Program is designed for people
in the early to mid stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Residents
are engaged in conversation, participate in small-group programs
and enjoy self-directed activities in a separate, off-unit program
area, that looks and feels like a studio apartment. On a typical
day, residents assist in preparing meals, listen to music or play
board games. Specially trained staff are available all day interacting
with residents and meeting the participants’ diverse social,
physical and emotional needs. The HOME Program operates 6 days a
week from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
"We
believe that the change of scenery and mental and social stimulation
provide a better quality of life for people with Alzheimer's
."
- Catherine Thurston, Director HOME program.
Love That Lasts
The best program is only as good as the staff that makes it work.
At Cobble Hill, our interdisciplinary staff is professional and
compassionate. They are committed to delivering excellent care,
and they do! Many of our nurses and nursing assistants have worked
at Cobble Hill for over 20 years which fosters a team effort. They
know each resident, and how that resident changes over the months
and years; it’s reflected in their personalized approach. Increasingly
diverse cultures require that staff members speak more than one
language, (Spanish, French, Russian, Romanian) and are familiar
with a wide range of customs, cuisines and continents.
"I
heard Gussie's wedding-day story a hundred times, but it still
makes me smile and I ask questions, as though I am hearing
it for the first time."
- Sonya Jones, Nursing Assistant
Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit
For over a decade, the Cobble Hill Health Center has led the way
in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Our comprehensive
approach includes program development, research, training, community-based
care and caregiver support.The New York State Department of Health
calls our Alzheimer’s Unit a model “Demonstration Project”.
We have received the “Best Practices” award and have been
recognized by numerous state and national associations.Staff members
are specially trained to ensure residents’ comfort and offer
increased support to family and friends as the disease progresses,
through our palliative care program.
"As
residents experience the losses associated with Alzheimer's
we want to make sure that they continue to retain their dignity."
- Calitsa Murphy, RN
Caring For Caregivers At Cobble Hill’sAdmissions Department you’ll find caring professionals
to assist you during this stressful time. Whether it’s arranging
a tour of our program or providing you with financial and insurance
information, our trained staff will make things go smoothly.
“Concierge Care”
To make the transition from home to facility smooth, our concierges
— experienced staff members trained to provide personal, one
on one support during the first few weeks following admission —ensure
that residents are adjusting well to their new environment and that
issues are addressed in a timely manner. Throughout the year, educational
seminars and special events for caregivers address questions and
concerns.
