expressions at olympic alzheimer’s residence

Caring for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll. From their safety to their ability to relate to people around them, those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia are seeing their worlds change around them, and they are often unsure how to process it.

If it’s time to consider specialized care for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence boasts Prestige Senior Living’s award-winning Expressions memory care program. Expressions uses innovative techniques and approaches to turn daily activities into memorable and meaningful events.

By placing an emphasis on community as a vital part of the Expressions experience and fostering friendships among residents, Olympic Alzheimer’s helps residents find value and purpose.

Expressions is founded on five key principles used every day to engage residents’ minds, bodies and souls:

• HEALTHY EXPRESSIONS: Exercise and physical activity are shown to slow the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia, so the program focuses on regular physical expression, which they recommend twice a day.

• TASTY EXPRESSIONS: In addition to nutrition, food also provides a chance for socialization and opportunities to reminisce about favorite foods and recipes. It is a wonderful way to stimulate the senses.

• ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS: Tapping into our creative side is important to a fulfilling life – and the program encourages residents to find their passion in arts, poetry and music. In fact, research has established that those with

Alzheimer’s and other dementias often experience a spike in creativity.

• EDUCATIONAL EXPRESSIONS: Residents are encouraged to continue their path of lifelong learning. Even those who are forgetful still enjoy the experience of learning.

• SPIRITUAL EXPRESSIONS: Residents are provided with activities that develop inner peace through their own spiritual journey, which means different things to different people. It could be through a higher being, or an experience of awe, focused attention, or mental discipline.

If the time is right to consider specialized care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence has the programs in place to provide a comforting and fulfilling life while caring for your loved one’s physical and emotional needs.

Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence is located in Gig Harbor, just one mile from Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Their quiet surroundings provide a peaceful sanctuary for their residents.

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