An Innovative Approach to Memory Care

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to support and raise awareness for the more than six million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. At Sumter Senior Living, we know the challenges presented by memory loss can be difficult to navigate, but we’re here to help every step of the way.

We are proud to offer The Village Program®, an innovative approach to memory care for those with memory impairments, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Village Program offers personalized programming that engages residents in activities that may reflect their former schedules, lifestyles and interests while helping them feel safe and appreciated. Through enriching experiences and caring, personal relationships, we find great sources of enjoyment and comfort—together.

For those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, it’s important to provide structure, familiarity, and a sense of accomplishment. The Village Program:

• Recognizes behavior expression as a method of communication with interventions focusing on providing a safe and secure environment.
• Focuses on resident well-being, providing care and structure with dignity and respect.
• Provides one-on-one support using It’s Never Too Late (iN2L) digital education technology to help make connections, engage in learning and involve
digital technology.
• Has a unique neighborhood to support the individual requirements of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
• Designed a physical environment to avoid excess stimulation and offer sensory cues to support choice and independence.

Resident-Driven Days
Each day in The Village Program promotes joy, success and purpose. Our residents enjoy each day at their own pace with a relaxed yet consistent structure of one-on-one engaging activities that encourage structure, familiarity and a sense of accomplishment. The Life Skills portion of The Village Program turns the familiar routine of everyday life into enriching and engaging experiences.

How do we approach this?
• By using all the senses: evoking touch memories, stimulating discussions through pictures, and asking residents to share personal life experiences.
• By asking questions about their youth or their families. We can then reflect on memories and past accomplishments for positive interactions.
• By continuing the conversation forward to rejoice in the present moment of today and striving to renew residents’ spirits with a focus on successful and joyful moments.

Sumter Senior Living — It’s not like home.
It is home.™

In addition to offering Independent and Assisted Living, Sumter Senior Living is proud to offer all these beneficial features to the residents living in our Memory Care neighborhood.

Sumter Senior Living is managed by Grace Management, Inc. (GMI), an industry leader in providing the best senior living experiences. The company has been able to elevate industry standards by delivering exceptional living experiences while providing the resources and information seniors and their loved ones need to make important life decisions. Grace Management, Inc. is a subsidiary of CPF Living Communities and is ranked in ASHA’s 50 largest seniors housing owners.

For more information, to schedule a personalized visit, or to learn more about the upcoming Alzheimer’s events Sumter is hosting, please call (352) 674-3600 or visit www.SumterSeniorLiving.com.

Sumter Senior Living
1490 Killingsworth Way, The Villages, Florida 32162
352.707.9959
www.sumterseniorliving.com
Assisted Living License Number: 12227