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Integrated Care. Better Outcomes. MEMORY CARE
Senior Living Executive magazine recognizes MatrixCare for its generous support and thought leadership of Argentum’s 2016 memory care programming.
Argentum Previews Research on Innovative Memory Care Initiatives
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rgentum’s Memory Care Execu- tive Peer Group with the support of MatrixCare has commissioned
a new project to recognize innovations improving resident care and quality of life for assisted living residents with dementia in five key areas: Environmental Design, Programming, Dining and Nutrition, Edu- cation and Training, and Technology. “We’re always seeking memory care in-
novations from the industry – some unique and different as well as recognizing those that are more traditional,” said Memory Care Executive Peer Group Chairman Maria Nadelstumph, who also serves as Brandywine Living’s vice president of organizational development and program excellence. “We looked at programs both nationally and internationally to identify innovation relatable to our industry. Our roundtable has a goal to bring a higher lev- el of learning to Argentum’s Senior Living Executive Conference and beyond.” The memory care roundtable met to
discuss and rate 50 nominated innovations, reviewing whether the nomination offered incremental, breakthrough or transforma- tional ideas for memory care in senior living. “MatrixCare is proud to collaborate with
the Argentum Executive Memory Care Peer Group to support the development of cutting-edge education and research programming focused on improving the quality of life for residents served by mem- ory care programs,” said MatrixCare Chief Clinical Officer Denise Wassenaar. “We look forward to sharing these memory care innovations and creating toolkits to help providers implement them in their memory care programs.” Argentum Executive Peer Groups are
made up of industry peers who gather to- gether for solutions-focused discussions. The final results of the memory care project will
be released later this year, but highlights of peer-re- viewed winners include:
Breakthrough Art Gallery in a Wandering Path: A permanent art gal- lery has been created as an integral part of the Margher- ita day center for Alzheimer’s disease in Fano, Italy. It is open to the center’s users and to the public, promoting in- tegration between the center, its users and the city. Life’s a Stage: The Scripted IMPROV Project devel- oped by Hearthstone is an interactive, semi-scripted improvisational theater designed to be engaging and interesting to persons living with dementia and is tied to a research study exploring outcomes related to non-pharmacological interventions.
Pieter Cornelisz van Slingeland (attributed), Dutch, Allegorical Portrait of a Lady (after Caspar Netscher), 17th century. Oil on panel, 20 1/8 x 15 1/8 inches (51.1 x 38.4 cm). Collection of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Gift in honor of Marilyn M. Segal by her children, 1998.22.10. Photo by Peter Paul Geoffrion. The work of display is part of Reflections: The Nasher Museum Alzheimer’s Program.
Transformational Reflections: The Nasher Museum Alzhei- mer’s Program provides engaging and inter- active museum tours with visitors who live with memory loss, and also their families and care partners. Reflections tours include guided discussions throughout the galleries as well as musical performances and hands- on arts experiences. Intergenerational Living: In Deventer, The Netherlands, university students pay no rent in exchange for spending 30 hours of quality time a month with their 160 older housemates. Strong bonds have formed. Art Based Tablet Application: This arts app is designed for persons with dementia and
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their care partners to use together multiple times a week resulting in a boost in well-be- ing following art sessions each day.
Incremental Technology Libraries: It began as the first library in the United Kingdom allowing people with memory impairments to try out technology products at home before individuals commit to buying a certain tool or resource for themselves or their families. Dialogue Project: This Alzheimer’s Re- source Center project works to nurture relationships, collaboration and teamwork throughout neighborhood teams.
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