ADVERTORIAL MAKING THE TRANSITION TO MEMORY CARE Moving a loved one into memory care can be an undeniably difficult process. Understandably, you will want to make the transition as easy as possible on them and on yourselt. While there is no guarantee it will be smooth or easy, there are certain things we do, and things you should do to hep them adust as quickly as possible to their new environment The first day can be the toughest tor everyone, and familes should do what feels right Whether you decide to only be present for the admission, or you choose to spend the whole day at the facility, is entirely up to you, and unique to every persons ciroumstance. When tamily arive at the home around lunch sime, because we understand the importance and benetits of a warm welcome. There is ittle that is more inviting than sting down to a nice meal with the people you're most comtortable with Prior to the day of admission, or even on the day they move in, We strongly suggest familarizing your loved ones new iwing space with some personal fare, such as family pictures, keepsake items, a tavorite bed spread and anything ese you think will help make the space tamilar and comorting to them The Kenton Care approach to transitioning someone new into the homes is comprised of a thorough, mutdisciplinary on-boarding program that tolows apersonalized resident-centered care approach This concerted effort by key members of our team begins betore the admission even takes place, and involves collecting as much intormation as possible about our incoming resident Wth so much happening on the day of admission you most lkely wont notice all of the work our statf are doing in the background to ensure a safe and seamless trasition While our new resident and their family are being warmly welcomed into the home, we're simultaneously obsenving assessing and documenting information We conduct medical, dietary cognitive, participative and fal risk assessmernts If someone is, for example, deemed as high risk for tals, we immediately install a Bluetooth camera in their room tor the care team to keep an eye on hem throughout the night Although, our front line staff conduct hourly rounds, and assist with the on demand care needs of our residents, the cameras provide an extra layer of peotection crucial for someone who's just moved in and still quite disoriented A change in a new resident's envionment is generaly tricky to navigate, especialy for their family Something the team at One Kenton Place highly recommends is for familes to visit often. Most of the time, new resident's acclimate within 3-4 days, but it is realy dependant on the individual and their circumstances Before contemplating an outing, irs important to wait untl they adust. you take them out too soon, there isa greater risk of them becoming contused and thinking they are going home with you Lastly, let the experts at One Kenton Place help you become a part of neir memory care community. Our job is to make sure that the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible. Sure, there may be some bumps along the way but the proper balance of support from family members and our highly skilled team, ensures a path navigated with ease and confidence. KENTON PLACE For excellent care, the one onekentonplace.ca 647-932-7913 RUTH DAYAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ruth Dayan has almost two decades of experience working in the healthcare industry, with a special foous in Altheimer's and Dementia care. Her experience spans across al sectors of healthcare, including the management and day-to-day operations of two large Long Term Care homes. Ruth is a certified Long Term Care Administrator. She also holds certifications in Quality Improvement Facilitation, Altheimer's and Dementia Care (Montessori, GPA, Hush no Rush) and Lean Principles. ADVERTORIAL MAKING THE TRANSITION TO MEMORY CARE Moving a loved one into memory care can be an undeniably difficult process. Understandably, you will want to make the transition as easy as possible on them and on yourselt. While there is no guarantee it will be smooth or easy, there are certain things we do, and things you should do to hep them adust as quickly as possible to their new environment The first day can be the toughest tor everyone, and familes should do what feels right Whether you decide to only be present for the admission, or you choose to spend the whole day at the facility, is entirely up to you, and unique to every persons ciroumstance. When tamily arive at the home around lunch sime, because we understand the importance and benetits of a warm welcome. There is ittle that is more inviting than sting down to a nice meal with the people you're most comtortable with Prior to the day of admission, or even on the day they move in, We strongly suggest familarizing your loved ones new iwing space with some personal fare, such as family pictures, keepsake items, a tavorite bed spread and anything ese you think will help make the space tamilar and comorting to them The Kenton Care approach to transitioning someone new into the homes is comprised of a thorough, mutdisciplinary on-boarding program that tolows apersonalized resident-centered care approach This concerted effort by key members of our team begins betore the admission even takes place, and involves collecting as much intormation as possible about our incoming resident Wth so much happening on the day of admission you most lkely wont notice all of the work our statf are doing in the background to ensure a safe and seamless trasition While our new resident and their family are being warmly welcomed into the home, we're simultaneously obsenving assessing and documenting information We conduct medical, dietary cognitive, participative and fal risk assessmernts If someone is, for example, deemed as high risk for tals, we immediately install a Bluetooth camera in their room tor the care team to keep an eye on hem throughout the night Although, our front line staff conduct hourly rounds, and assist with the on demand care needs of our residents, the cameras provide an extra layer of peotection crucial for someone who's just moved in and still quite disoriented A change in a new resident's envionment is generaly tricky to navigate, especialy for their family Something the team at One Kenton Place highly recommends is for familes to visit often. Most of the time, new resident's acclimate within 3-4 days, but it is realy dependant on the individual and their circumstances Before contemplating an outing, irs important to wait untl they adust. you take them out too soon, there isa greater risk of them becoming contused and thinking they are going home with you Lastly, let the experts at One Kenton Place help you become a part of neir memory care community. Our job is to make sure that the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible. Sure, there may be some bumps along the way but the proper balance of support from family members and our highly skilled team, ensures a path navigated with ease and confidence. KENTON PLACE For excellent care, the one onekentonplace.ca 647-932-7913 RUTH DAYAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ruth Dayan has almost two decades of experience working in the healthcare industry, with a special foous in Altheimer's and Dementia care. Her experience spans across al sectors of healthcare, including the management and day-to-day operations of two large Long Term Care homes. Ruth is a certified Long Term Care Administrator. She also holds certifications in Quality Improvement Facilitation, Altheimer's and Dementia Care (Montessori, GPA, Hush no Rush) and Lean Principles.