Memory care means always
living in the moment.
The Cedars Approach to Memory Care
The Cedars follows a person-centered approach to memory care, which encourages smart, compassionate responses to the challenging realities of brain change. Thoughtful evaluation and assessment focuses on each person’s strengths and provides an invaluable tool to assist with the development of individualized wellness plans for each resident that take into account changing abilities. Through the comprehensive life stories, staff insightfully support and celebrate each individual.
I am interested in living in a Memory Care Assisted Living household at The Cedars.
I wish to live at home and visit The Cedars for memory care therapy.
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Innovative Programs
Music and Memory
personalized musical playlists through digital technology provide musical favorites that tap deep memories allowing individuals to feel like themselves again, converse, socialize and stay present.
Opening Minds through Art
an innovative program that builds bridges across age and cognitive barriers through the use of art with the support of students and volunteers.
Memory Lane TV
an interactive and multi-media collection for individuals with memory loss, including relaxation, stress reduction and perceptual sensations.
TimeSlips
through simple prompts, images and questions, this program opens storytelling to everyone by replacing the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine.
Portland Wheelers
an adaptive biking program that allows people with disabilities to get out into nature and connect with the larger community.
Sensory Gardens
a wonderful way to explore the senses and experience nature.
Mindful Connections Outpatient Program
What is Mindful Connections?
Our active, forward-thinking therapies, rooted in the latest cognitive scientific research and customized for unique life experiences and personal preferences, support individuals and their caregivers as they learn ways to live safely at home and make the most of every moment.
Our Specialized Services
Each Mindful Connections participant receives a thorough evaluation from an experienced Occupational Therapist certified in the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care. Assessments include in-depth interviews with family members and caregivers, standard evaluation tools, and skilled personal observation to determine the level of assistance each participant will need to live productively in their community.
Assessment
A thorough, caring and professional evaluation of key indicators and support systems for people in the early to moderate stages of memory loss
Active Rehabilitation
In some cases, short term rehabilitation with certified occupational, physical or speech therapists may be recommended to provide strategies for increased engagement in daily activities and physical rehabilitation.
Wellness Group
A gathering of a small group of seniors and their Certified Dementia Practitioner with expertise in therapeutic recreation. While every participant has a customized treatment plan, seniors join together for specialized exercise, engage in activities to preserve cognition and spark purpose and pleasure, and social interactions that forge real friendships.
Learn more
To learn more about how Mindful Connections outpatient program at The Cedars can help you or someone you love, contact the Program Coordinator at 207-221-7163.
25%
Of Seniors will have cognitive difficulties
34%
Will have trouble with the activities of daily living
84%
Will struggle to find appropriate housing
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