The Center for memory Support
at Harbor’s Edge

Our Memory Support Neighborhood is a redesigned and secure environment
purposefully built to help our residents retain as much independence as possible.
Our deluxe Memory Support apartments are comfortable and spacious. New residents are encouraged to bring personal items to make their space feel like home. Our neighborhood features:

• Easy-to-navigate, one-level living
• Thoughtfully-designed private rooms
• Many apartments offer expansive harbor views
• Availability of furnished, ready-to-move-in residences
• Comfort cue cards that are unique to the individual

Our friendly team members are specially trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia
care. We work closely with family members to create a personalized plan for
every resident — one that stimulates mental and physical focus, promotes
physical health and encourages socialization. Our personalized care services
include:

• A 3 to 1 staffing ratio
• A dedicated, full-time Memory Support Nurse Manager
• On-site medical services — led by a medical director and specialists associated with Mid-Atlantic Long-Term Care
• Professional and licensed 24-hour team members — RNs, LPNs, RMAs and CNAs specially trained in caring for those with memory loss
• Emergency response system
• Medication management
• Access to onsite rehabilitative services (speech, occupational and physical therapy)
• Personalized nutrition planning
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Working directly with Marcia Brodie, PAC-trainer and Certified Dementia Practitioner, all Memory Support team members are trained through the “Positive
Approach to Care” program. Founded by dementia-expert Teepa Snow, this program teaches team members to understand the areas of the brain that are no longer working and make use of the parts of the brain that are still active to provide more effective support to individuals with dementia. Through Teepa’s “Snow Approach,” team members use simple and practical techniques to:

• Protect and grow relationships
• Increase meaningful interactions
• Help lessen resistance
• Help lessen stress

To foster a sense of independence, Memory Support residents are encouraged to socialize and enjoy the resort-style environment of Harbor’s Edge, while benefiting from the safety of a 24-hour supervised and secure environment.
Engaging amenities include:

• Specialized dining that includes three chef-prepared meals daily, plus snacks
• Programming designed to stimulate the mind and body
• iN2L technology, a computer-based program that can stimulate, entertain and
  help residents engage with other community members
• Dedicated fitness room with equipment and programming geared toward physical and mental stimulation
• Sensory room with nursery and pet therapy
• Living room with arts and crafts
• On-site barber, hair and nail services
• Sunroom and veranda
• Movie theater, library, piano bar and tavern