IN THE SPOTLIGHT Hacienda Del Rey Senior Living

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser in the 

Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Option Guide

Come experience affordable luxury senior living in sunny Litchfield Park, Arizona. Here, you’ll thrive in a warm, stimulating environment and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with on-site supportive care services for our Assisted Living and Memory residents.

Comprised of nine beautiful, home-like casitas surrounding an expansive courtyard, our unique community offers a full continuum of care along with a multitude of recreational opportunities—in close proximity to shops, restaurants and medical services—so you can enjoy maintenance-free living to its fullest. 

Schedule a tour to experience our community today @ 480-900-4418 and say "I saw you in SPOTLIGHT!"  or visit us online @ mbkseniorliving.com 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Hacienda del Rey

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser in the Phoenix

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

Welcome to Hacienda Del Rey in Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hacienda Del Rey is a community that truly feels like home, but with the care services to meet your needs. We are conveniently located close to shops, restaurants, a multitude of recreational opportunities, and excellent medical services in the sunny Phoenix suburb near Goodyear and Avondale.

Our unique, cottage-style setting allows us to provide the highest levels of assisted living and memory care that is based on the unique preferences and needs of you and your loved one(s). Our team of dedicated associates is committed to enriching your life and providing a warm, friendly environment with the finest services and amenities and the most attentive support and care – everything to make you feel at home here. 

It is our enduring purpose to "exceed the quality, service, and care expectations of those we serve."

Visit us online today and say "I saw you in SPOTLIGHT!" @ https://www.mbkseniorliving.com/senior-living/az/litchfield-park/hacienda-del-rey/

Will You Be My Neighbor?

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor,” says Mr. Rogers.

You might be interested in learning that at Fellowship Square-Mesa we have a strong felling of community enhanced by a network of individual neighborhoods. How does that work you might ask. Every floor in our multi-story buildings acts and feels like a good old fashioned neighborhood; we abandoned the “nursing care look and feel” over 20 years ago and today our residents live and thrive in a home like atmosphere with friendly neighbors living next door.

Today each floor has a comfortable gathering space, kitchen and meeting room. Residents get to know the people on their floor as if they were the “neighbor next door.” Several of the neighborhoods begin their day with morning coffee, a home-made sweet treat (baked that morning by one of the residents), the newspaper and friendly neighbors.

When asked about the benefits of living in a senior adult community with a neighborhood atmosphere, residents tell us there are three things that stand out for them.

1.       Peaceful living. Our residents find it is far more peaceful to live among neighbors that they know and that like and respect each other. They also tell us that the way that happens is by getting to know everyone on the floor.

2.       Safety first. Good neighbors watch out for each other. Our residents check in on someone they may not have seen during the day. If someone is ill or recovering from an illness then their neighbors will check in to make sure they are doing OK.

3.       Social connections. Some old fashioned neighborhoods thrive on over-the-fence conversations each day. Our neighborhoods are like that. Residents say that having people close by to socialize with creates wonderful and long lasting friendships.

The “neighborhood” concept at Fellowship Square-Mesa is what sets us apart from other communities. We have programs that assist in assimilation and connection with our community but our individual neighborhoods are the glue that holds it all together. As Mr. Rodgers said, “Won’t you be my neighbor?”

Visit us online today @ http://www.fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org/campus/as/mesa/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Fellowship Square Mesa

We are pleased to announce our new Corporate Sponsor in the 

Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options 

“The Longevity Dividend”

Life expectancy in the United States is at an all-time high. You have probably heard the terms “healthy aging,” or “improved quality-of-life;” our favorite is “Longevity Dividend.”  Advertisers use these terms to entice you to spend money with them and senior adult communities often use these terms to attract new residents. Of course the challenge with these terms is that they are often defined by the marketing department instead of by residents.

At Fellowship Square-Mesa we take these terms very seriously and we strive to be a Center of Aging Excellence. We work every day to make certain that our residents are provided with the opportunity to achieve “healthy aging,” and a high standard of “quality-of-life.”

Nutritious Meals.  Research has shown that eating regular meals that contain protein, fresh vegetables & fruit, and fewer carbohydrates result in a healthier senior population. Alternative meals and special dietary needs can be easily accommodated. Don’t be afraid to ask! When you feel better you have less stress in your life, more energy and are more likely to engage in social interaction, (USDA, Nutrition.gov).  

Social Interaction. Social connections help senior adults stay active and mobile, and can even slow the rate of cognitive decline. At Fellowship Square-Mesa we provide a variety of planned events and activities. We encourage every resident to study the monthly calendar and find the events that appeal to them and make that event a regular occurrence.

Intellectual Stimulation. The idea of keeping our “brains healthy” is way beyond crossword puzzles, computer games, and Bingo. We realized a long time ago that our residents wanted current information about our community and exposure to technology and lifelong learning classes. Learning is a way for us to stay connected to the world around us, learn things that we may not know, engage with our fellow residents and improve our brain fitness.

Fitness or Wellness Programs. Physical activity is important for everyone but especially for senior adults who are concerned with healthy aging, “Stay Strong to Live Long.” Exercise can energize your mood, relieve stress, help you manage symptoms of illness and pain and improve your overall sense of well-being. At Fellowship Square-Mesa we provide many opportunities for our residents on a variety of levels: cardio workouts, fitness classes, and classes for improving posture and balance.

Take the steps necessary to improve or sustain your quality-of-life today. Try something new; don’t make up your mind that you won’t like it before you’ve tried it. Most of all make a commitment to be healthy and happy and you will benefit from the “Longevity Dividend!”

Visit us online @ www.fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org/campus/az/mesa/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Savanna House Assisted Living and Memory Care

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser

in the SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

Introducing Savanna House, the all-new assisted living and memory care community coming to Gilbert, Arizona.

Here, residents maintain a sense of independence in a
private apartment with all the resort-style community amenities seniors desire today.   At Savanna House,
hospitality is a hallmark of exceptional care.   Loved ones
with memory loss will receive highly individualized care
in one of three distinct neighborhoods—each catering
to a specific stage of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

 Individuals who desire assistance with the activities of daily living will receive personal support at whatever level they require—with a goal of self-sufficiency and independence.

Visit us online @ SavannaHouseSeniorLiving.com

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Inn at Freedom Plaza

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser in the 

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options
Resource Guide

Welcome The Inn at Freedom Plaza!

THE INN AT FREEDOM PLAZA features Personalized Assisted Living for those who desire social connections, clinical support, or need some help with routine activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or assistance with medications. Compassionate associates provide care and “Respect for Individual Preferences,” with a smile, personal greeting, and personal attention – the Brookdale way.

The Personalized Assisted Living Promise: “Respect for Individual Preferences”

This customized and person-centered experience is designed to honor your individuality and respect those preferences that make you unique. In our community, “Respect for Individual Preferences” is our promise to you. Our way of discovering your personal needs, unique qualities and values requires the following approach, which is unique to our community.

The Personalized Assisted Living Approach: Listen. Recognize. Integrate.

The Inn at Freedom Plaza’s Personalized Assisted Living program is designed to accommodate individuals who need daily assistance to maintain a relatively independent living lifestyle. The Inn is a family-centered community that serves the physical, social and emotional needs of residents and their families. After listening to our residents, we recognize who they are and the importance of developing relationships, and then we integrate their desires into every aspect of community life. Delivering Personalized Assisted Living with respect for individual preferences is both our goal and our promise – your preference is our priority!

Services and Amenities

Ø  Private or shared accommodations furnished with resident’s own belongings (furniture

available if needed)

Ø  Individual assessment of personal and health care needs, the Personalized Care Plan

Ø  Licensed nurses on-site 24 hours a day

Ø  Medication Administration

Ø  Trained staff on-site 24 hours a day

Ø  Assistance with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and ambulation

Ø  Emergency Response System in each apartment

Ø  Ongoing monitoring of changing care needs

Ø  Assistance with scheduling appointments

Ø  Complete therapy program available by in-house Brookdale Therapy team

Ø  Three freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals served daily, planned by a registered dietician

Ø  Therapeutic diets available

Ø  Snacks and beverages available throughout the day

Ø  Private Dining Room for your family celebrations

Ø  Social history to determine residents’ interests and preferences

Ø  Daily lifestyle activities that include clubs, cultural, social and fitness programs

Ø  Library, Media Room, Club Room, Living Rooms, and Outdoor courtyard

Ø  All utilities with Cable TV are included except telephone

Ø  Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and flat-linen service

Ø  Beauty Salon / Barber Shop

Ø  Weekday scheduled transportation services

Ø  As needed, for additional fees, a full continuum of care is available on the Freedom Plaza campus

Ø  All inclusive Monthly Fee

THE CLARE BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE

Clare Bridge offers programs and secured environments for those with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. We believe that no matter where an individual is in their life journey, each has the right to enjoy life and to have meaningful experiences every day. Highly trained associates provide CAREconnections dementia care services as they deliver on our promise - “ensuring daily moments of success.” We embrace this promise by offering opportunities to find happiness and meaning in an environment that supports their unique interests and needs.

The Clare Bridge program is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach focused on sustaining feelings of belonging and purpose while seeking to preserve a sense of self. The Clare Bridge concept has evolved during more than 25 years by continually embracing the latest research and innovations in the delivery of quality dementia care.

The Clare Bridge Program Promise: “Ensuring Daily Moments of Success”

Clare Bridge Daily Path

The Daily Path offers a gentle daily structure (seven days per week) choreographed with a minimum of six programs per day. All are designed to maintain the resident’s abilities and encourage the use of their current skills. The Daily Path creates a routine that gives each resident a sense of security that they are “right where they need to be.” Daily Path activities include: 

•       A Morning Mental Workout with discussions, brain stimulating games, and reminiscing.
•       Daily Physical Activity with a variety of exercise opportunities including “Movement is Medicine” group exercises, walking programs, and dancing.
•       Daily Life Skills for individuals or as group activities provide a sense of purpose, meaning and belonging.
•       Person Centered Programming includes activities designed to use the resident’s “Guide to the Daily Path” social history information as a foundation. By honoring past interests and involvements, programs tap into current skills and support successful experiences.
•       We’re Keeping Our Promise” personal notes periodically sent to a family member to communicate Daily Moments of Success.

Clare Bridge Dining Program

As a part of the Brookdale CHOICE approach to dining, the Clare Bridge Dining Program was designed by a team of experts specializing in dementia care, culinary associates, and registered dieticians. This unique dietary program sustains the resident’s opportunity to enjoy and master the dining experience. The program offers such specialized aspects as:

Ø  Dementia Friendly Menus provide diverse offerings that help prevent weight-loss. Selections are easy to manage, familiar and are appealing to the senses.

Ø  Individualized Dining Assistance includes evaluating each resident to determine the level of prompting assistance needed to preserve the resident’s use of utensils as long as possible.

Ø  The Supportive Dining Environment incorporates small dining rooms with consistent seating to support the challenges of those with dementia. This encourages familiarity and socialization while supporting the needs of the residents through the assignment of resident care assistants. Music, centerpieces, reFRESH warm scented wash towels and fresh linens enhance the dining experience for our residents.

SERVICES AND AMENITIES

The Clare Bridge Place program is dedicated to the special needs of individuals with dementia. We provide a secure and caring environment with 24 hour a day support to older adults that require assistance with activities of daily living.

Clare Bridge staff assists our residents in every way, from ongoing monitoring of our residents’ health care and behavioral needs to daily support such as helping our residents’ bathe, dress and take their medications.
Our team is carefully selected and trained to handle the special needs associated with memory loss and receive ongoing support from our Dementia Care Specialists. The staff meets the diverse needs of our residents from the most basic to the most challenging . . . while always treating our residents with dignity and respect.
 Ø  Private or shared accommodations furnished with resident’s own personal belongings to encourage past connections (furniture available if needed)
Ø  Individual assessment of personal and health care needs
Ø  Medication Administration
Ø  Purposefully designed environment that includes a fully sprinkled fire safety system
Ø  Exterior doors alarmed at all times, with access to outdoor, enclosed courtyard
Ø  Licensed nurse on staff
Ø  Trained staff on-site 24 hours a day
Ø  Emergency response system
Ø  Assistance with personal care needs such as bathing and dressing
Ø  Three freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals served daily, planned by a registered dietician
Ø  Therapeutic diets available
Ø  Snacks and beverages available throughout the day
Ø  Social history to determine residents’ interests and preferences
Ø  Individualized activities and programming
Ø  Weekly laundry and linen services
Ø  Housekeeping services
Ø  Cable TV, gas, electric, and water service (telephone hook-up available)
Ø  Ongoing monitoring of health care and behavioral needs
Ø  Beauty Salon / Barber Shop
Ø  Scheduled transportation services
Ø  As needed, for additional fees, a full continuum of care is available on the Freedom Plaza campus
Ø  All inclusive Monthly Fee

Visit us online @ https://www.brookdale.com/communities/inn-freedom-plaza/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT St. James Long Term Care Pharmacy

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser  
in the Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & 

Living Options Guide. 

Welcome St. James Long Term Care Pharmacy!

St James Long Term Care Pharmacy, LLC
was founded in 2014 by a group of families bound by a friendship that formed
while providing patient care. The ownership of St James is comprised of physicians,
a nurse, a pharmacist, a dietitian, and healthcare business professionals; together,
harnessing decades of patient care experience.  After realizing the significant deficit in pharmacy services for long term care, the group founded St James Long Term Care Pharmacy, LLC with the mission of being different.

Using a unique combination of advanced technology, the group founded a company unlike any other in the region. By providing a tiered level of service, customers can select from a basic standard level of service that will exceed expectations, up to the highest level of service that no other company can offer. Understanding that healthcare costs are constantly rising, St James has resolved to make pharmacy services cost effective.

The name of St James was chosen because St James is a patron saint of the sick, of those with rheumatism, and of pharmacists. The symbol of St James Long Term Care Pharmacy, LLC is the centuries old symbol of pharmacy that signifies health and wisdom. St James Long Term Care Pharmacy, LLC can provide service to a variety of facilities including assisted living, group homes, behavioral health, hospice care, and skilled nursing homes. Fortified by employees who have routinely demonstrated that they are committed to providing the best service, St James Long Term Care Pharmacy, LLC is the company for the future.

Visit our website @ www.StJamesLTCP.org
Call now #480-494-8560