AAT and Memory Care.

I am pleased to announce I have just accepted a position working at one of the most beautiful retirement communities and long term care I have ever had the pleasure of setting foot in. This position focuses on Life Enrichment though Memory Care, something I have always been interested in and so excited to have this opportunity to explore and grow in this field.
Memory care focuses greatly on maintaining the already existing skills in individuals who have early stage Alzheimers disease or Dementia. Activities of Daily Living are primary, as well as providing therapeutic activities for the residents. The setting is very homelike, with a lower number of residents and meals are served family style. Activities are set each day, however are always subject to change depending on how the residents feel that particular day.
In the home I am starting in, I look forward to working with the men and women in Memory care; we also have a resident cat who I also hope to incorporate into weekly programs who is adorable. I am also looking forward to implementing animal assisted therapy in memory care to add an element of encouragement during assistance of dressing, walking the halls or gardening for instance, and of course knowing my two canine caregivers, theyll be hoping for treats during meal or snack times (as Cujo is enjoying his here!).

If you or a loved one feel you could benefit from Animal Assisted Therapy in a memory care capacity in your own home or Long Term Care,  please feel free to contact me and I'd be happy to help! Any questions are also always welcome.