Birchwood Cottages is committed to respecting the path of life and all that the aging process may bring. Our communities lead the way in smaller, homelike settings that are dedicated to the care of seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias.

• • Building layout and décor are specifically designed for memory care.
  • Homestyle living areas with social kitchens to encourage socialization.
  • Person-centered social and recreational programs.
  • State-of-the-art camera and alarm technologies in place for resident safety and peace of mind.
  • Private and companion room options available.
  • 24/7 on-site dementia trained caregivers who are dedicated to caring for our residents.
  • Easy and understandable care packages designed to fit a variety of care needs.

Our one-level homestyle environments offer a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Our communities are setup to meet the care needs of the residents we serve so they are able to thrive and have a quality, joy filled life.

Memory loss may cause behaviors that can make it difficult to care for a loved one. Often it is these behaviors that prompt the need to move out of the home and into a setting like ours. It also can result in people with dementia being prescribed antipsychotic medications that come with harmful side effects and negative outcomes.

What does Birchwood do to address this?

Our nursing team periodically reviews resident medications. They collaborate with the resident’s providers and family to discuss how we can potentially reduce or eliminate unneeded medications.

In addition, our staff apply a variety of person-centered non-medical approaches such as:

• • Music therapy
  • 1:1 time with staff
  • Group activities
  • Essential oils
  • Reminiscing

This approach is not to say that traditional medicine does not have a place in the treatment of dementia, but rather, that by incorporating non-traditional, non-medical treatments we can often produce the desired results of a higher quality of life for the resident.