Evergreen
(Alzheimer's) Services
The Evergreen
Program at Barrington Terrace is designed for residents with dementia,
Alzheimer’s disease and other related memory conditions who
need structure, routine, redirection and guidance. The Evergreen
environment allows a resident to function with some measure of independence,
while remaining under supervision.
Program
features:
- Program
Director dedicated to and specifically trained in memory care
- Custom-designed
neighborhood with private dining and activity area
- Outdoor
walking paths and flower gardens
- Individual
plan of care for each resident
- English
speaking, trained and engaged staff
- Medication
management under the direct supervision of clinical nurses
- Engaging
and structured activities throughout the day
- Family support
program
- Incontinence
management and services associated with incontinence
The Evergreen Program may be just the answer that you are looking
for if the answer to one or more of the following questions is “Yes”:
- Is this person
confused regarding person, place, date or time?
- Is the person
forgetful of appointments/occasions?
- Is this
person showing decline in personal hygiene grooming?
- Is this
person losing weight/dehydrated?
- Is this
person depressed?
- Is this
person unsafe with managing medications?
- Is this
person forgetful with cooking appliances and other household items?
- Is this
person apt to wander from home or familiar places?
- Is this
person unsafe living alone?
Nationally
Recognized Alzheimer’s Expert Serves
as Advisor to Barrington Terrace Memory Care Program
Teepa
Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA: Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized
educator on issues related to dementia care, has helped us deepen
our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents throughout
our assisted living community.
Originally trained as an Occupational Therapist, Teepa has worked
at the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina,
the Duke University School of Nursing and the UNC School of Medicine
during her more than 25 years in geriatrics. She is the recipient
of numerous national awards and is a highly engaging and sought-after
presenter at national conferences. She has worked in all aspects
of geriatric care, from research studies to the training of direct
care staff and has published extensively on the subjects of aging
and dementia care.
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Teepa
is deeply committed to providing the highest quality of care to
residents with dementia and to individualizing that care for each
resident. Her training focuses on preserving the functional abilities
of residents in a supportive and compassionate setting and to a
heightened level of resident engagement with meaningful activities.
She has been an invaluable resource to many families, helping them
to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and the specific
challenges faced by their loved ones.
What
This Means to You:
- Cutting
edge approaches to memory care management
- Ongoing
and on-site training for our caregivers and staff
- Individualized
approach to care with the activities of daily living
- High quality
activities program which engages residents at all levels
- Approaches
to care which help to calm residents
- Advice and
counseling available to families either 1:1 or in a group setting
- Support group
involvement to help family members better understand disease particulars
- Assessment
assistance as needed to help develop best approaches for residents
with dementia
- A Life Enrichment
program that adds to quality of life
Teepa Snow is
another Barrington Terrace Advantage…yet another reason to
rest assured that your loved one’s care is in the best hands
See
Evergreen Program rates and fees here. |
