Wing Three - Late Stage Dementia

The late stage dementia area is designed to serve individuals who are no longer ambulating independently and/or may benefit from a low stimulation environment.  The resident may require extensive to total staff support for all activities of daily living.  If the resident exhibits abusive or combative behaviors, the behaviors must respond to therapeutic staff approach and/or medications.

As individuals progress through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease, they no longer can identify family members, often become inarticulate and no longer understand the need for assistance.  As in Wing Two, staff members receive specialized training in order to be able to patiently and successfully assist these residents.