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Quality Memory Care in Washington, DC

A Unique Program for Seniors with Memory Impairment.

The Residences at Thomas Circle recognizes the special needs of people with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and other related memory impairments. Offering a fresh approach, we begin with understanding the stories and details of a senior's life so we can help them attain what we call "pleasant days." This means finding ways to involve residents in everyday activities they enjoy and can feel successful at, in specially designed surroundings that are both safe and stimulating. Providing care for seniors with dementia and other memory impairments can be challenging, but The Residences at Thomas Circle has created a care option that works—innovative and effective programs with multiple levels of support.

The Residences at Thomas Circle takes great care to make sure residents feel comfortable and secure. Thomas Circle residents engage in therapeutic activities designed to enhance their independence and bring them pleasant days.

Staff - Memory Caregivers Chosen with Care

Our staff is trained to help manage the unique needs of residents suffering from memory impairments such as Alzheimer's and other dementias. As part of the training, each staff member is assigned an experienced mentor who provides guidance and expert advice.

Our staff looks for opportunities to help residents succeed at familiar tasks, whether it is making their bed or baking cookies. These activities give residents the opportunity to experience the satisfaction of a job well done, with the security of knowing a helping hand is always nearby.

Memory Care Neighborhood

We designed our memory care neighborhood with the particular needs of the Alzheimer's resident in mind-with beautifully landscaped courtyards and the living environments that feel like home. Outside areas are secure and feature safe walking paths for residents.

The Residences at Thomas Circle memory care neighborhood for seniors with Alzheimer's or other memory impairments is based on the concept of "Creating Pleasant Days." Through reminiscence and multi-sensory experiences, we can take our residents on a soothing journey to a place in life that was comfortable and pleasant. Designed to accommodate the unique needs of people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other memory impairments, our memory care neighborhoods provide a safe and stimulating environment for individuals to enjoy esteem-building activities.

With our Life Skill Centers and Reminiscence Kits, our staff involves residents in pleasant daily routines such as gardening, sewing, infant care, office work, and household chores. Our Memory Boxes are a big hit with residents and their families. Residents or their families decorate the box and display it outside the resident's room.

Memory Care Features

• Includes multi-sensory experiences, daily exercise, daily outings, group activities, the joy of pets, and regularly scheduled visits with children
• Dining ensures proper nutrition with three delicious, well-balanced meals and healthy snacks
• Hydration program encourages water and juices six times a day to minimize illness and infection
• Our Individual Service Plan is based on private meetings prior to move-in and is based on each resident's unique life history
• Initial and ongoing family partnership is encouraged
• Active volunteer programs further encourage family involvement
• Staff extensively trained in the disease process of dementia through our Thomas Circle University Training Program
• Caring professionals dedicated to maintaining the dignity and individuality of every resident

Primary Assisted Living Services

• Memory Care Neighborhood: Therapeutic activities and specially trained staff to meet the unique needs of memory impaired residents
• Living spaces designed to help residents with dementia function as independently as possible
• Private or companion suites with a choice of floor plans, comfortable quality furnishings and artwork, and wall-to-wall carpeting
• Variety of comfortable community areas including an elegant community dining room, private dining room for family or guests, café/tea room, 24-hour bistro, and media, television, and living room areas
• Beautifully manicured and maintained landscaping, gardens and grounds
• Fire safety system
• Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal
• Weekly personal laundry (except dry cleaning)
• Social, educational, devotional, and recreational programs
• Concierge services
• Trained staff available 24 hours a day
• Monthly wellness visits by a licensed nurse
• Full-service beauty/barber shop (additional cost)

Personalized Services & Assistance

We understand that each resident is an individual with unique needs and preferences. That's why we meet with residents and family and conduct an assessment—prior to move-in and at regular intervals after move-in—to understand the need for assistance and support in the following areas:

• Personal hygiene and grooming
• Dressing and clothes selection
• Medication management
• Continence management
• Assistance with eating
• Showering or bathing
• Socialization and activities
• Mobility and transferring
• Monitoring of safety