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11/06/07
The definition of today's "senior" is changing
There was a time, not so long ago, when age 40 was "over
the hill," and "turning 50," meant crossing into "old
age." Today, however, 60 is the "new 40" and we are
redefining ...
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9/10/07
Travel Agencies for Senior Citizens
As baby boomers and senior citizens find themselves at a time of life with more free time, many are opting to travel. But a trip to...
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6/24/07
Coming soon to Danvers: Medical Center North
With two new facilities to rise by 2009, town showcases
new healthcare trends...
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Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Care Unit at The Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care
Center
In addition to The Tremont’s skilled nursing unit, we
also offer a secured unit for cognitively impaired
residents as well as those requiring additional
supervision. We pride ourselves on our great success in
working with these residents.
Our emphasis is not just good "custodial" care, but more
importantly there is a strong commitment to therapeutic
care to residents with cognitive impairment. The Tremont
is proud of the quality of care, superior staffing
ratios and ability to offer a safe, engaging environment
for our residents on this unit
Dementia Care Unit provides:
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Staff who have undergone required
training for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
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High Staffing Ratios
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An Alzheimer’s Program Director
who role is to oversee the unit to ensure we are
meeting the needs of our patients
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A Monthly Support Group for
families and friends of patients (open to the
community to attend)
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Neurologist Consultant
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Geriatric Psych Services
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A secured unit with layout and
amenities that have been designed to meet the needs
of these residents
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A secured outside courtyard to
allow freedom of movement and activities
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A therapeutic activity calendar
designed to meet the needs of these residents by
having activities during daytime, nighttime and
weekends
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