Adult Day Program Designed Specifically to Meet the Needs of People with Dementia
Beacon Landing is the area’s first day program designed specifically to meet the needs of adults with memory impairment. Beacon Landing provides an environment that enhances quality of life by maximizing abilities and minimizing disabilities or losses.
Benefits:
- Respite care opportunities for caregivers
- Offers supports to maximize continued independence and ability to live in one's own home and community
- Viable alternative to nursing home or other residential care
Find out what sets us apart.
Building Design
Staff Training & Expertise
Training & Support for Family/Caregivers
Services & Amenitites
Innovative Programs
Building Design
- Attractive homelike environment; familiar furnishings and decor enhance function
- Unrestricted access to large, secure outside walking areas
- Barrier-free floor plan features circular walking paths to minimize frustration
- Effective, discreet security systems
- Kitchen equipped with safety features allows access to snacks and paricipation in meal preparation
- Varity of dining options
- Individual and group activity settings that relate to members' current and past interests
Staff Training & Expertise
- Staff training exceeds State requirements
- Areas of training include:
- Memory imparing illnesses
- Communication
- Challenging behaviors
- Providing support to families/caregivers
- Medication supervision
- CPR certification
- Ongoing in-service training
Training and Support for Family/Caregivers
- Education programs to provide knowledge and tools to bridge the gap between adult day program and home, enabling caregivers to continue their role
- Support groups
 Services & Amenitites
- Nutritious meals and snacks prepared by a professional chef
- Personal Care Assistance (personal hygiene, showers, toileting, incontinence care, other activities of daily living)
- Recreational Activities designed to meet the needs and interests of people with dementia
- Transportation
- Assistance with medications
- Wellness and Nursing care
- Hairdresser/Barber Shop services
- Caregiver education and support programs
- Trips and special events
Beacon Landing Adult Day Program serves people with memory loss ranging from early to late stage. An initial assessement is conducted and a Plan of Care is developed tailored to each person's unique needs.
Innovative Programs
- The Landing After Hours
A thematic, monthly program held on an evening or weekend afternoon, designed to provide additional off-hours respite to family caregivers, while offering members an opportunity to participate in activities independant of their caregiver. Writing workshops, lectures, and dances are among The Landing After Hours offerings.
- Attitudes on Aging
A weekly support group for members, structured around topics associate with memory loss, receiving care/support from adult children, and general challenges of aging.
- Art, Music & Education
Taking art & music beyond the sing-a-long and watercolors. Programs provide education on artists, musicians, history & techniques, and include opportunities for members to produce music and art in the stylings of the artists. Educational events have included Jackson Pollack, The Food Pyramid and more....
Payment sources
Includes Medicaid, VA and long term care insurance.
Hours:
Open Monday through Friday including many holidays: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. |
