A specialized household created to support persons living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related illnesses.
Dr Artz - Alzheimers from The Hermitage - Richmond on Vimeo.
Loss of memory shouldn't mean loss of dignity, activity, or
independence. McGuire Park at The Hermitage is a specialized
household designed to meet the needs of those living with
alzheimer’s or dementia-related illnesses.
McGuire Park is a self-contained secure household within The
Hermitage. Residents and their families and friends have access
to all the resources, facilities and amenities of our larger
community.
McGuire Park residents benefit from the social model of care
that gives support and structure to their daily lives.
This means that at McGuire Park:
The capabilities of the resident and what the resident is able
to enjoy forms the basis of care, so they thrive in an
environment that is enjoyable and stimulating.
Our household setting creates an environment that allows for
independence and personal satisfaction. The staff is
comprehensively trained in dementia care and Alzheimer's care
and offers compassionate attention and specialized programming
designed to engage residents at every level of ability.
Senior residents and their families make informed choices
regarding the resident's health, with the goal of equipping the
resident to enjoy life's moments to the fullest.
