b'VIRGINIAS FIRST MEMORY CARE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE .Only at Beth Sholom. I f someone you love is living with Alzheimers disease orTiff any adds that the Im Still Here approach is a perfect a related dementia, life-changing, world-class Memorycultural fi t for Beth Sholom. At Beth Sholom, we are Care is now available at Beth Sholom. committed to creating a culture of caring, honor, respect and excellence, she says. As a faith-based community, INTRODUCINGIM STILL HERE A PROVENwe are passionate about off ering the most advanced, bestpossible care available. Im Still Here is that care. APPROACH TO MEMORY CARE .Im Still Here empowers residents to use their skills and Developed by Hearthstoneabilities regardless of how advanced the memory loss. The Alzheimer Care, a nationalapproach includes a wide variety of programs tailored to leader in developing Memorytheir interests, needs and abilities:Care best practices used around the country, the ImTHE DISCOVERY EXPERIENCEStill Here approach is basedfor Early-Stage Memory Lossupon the belief that peopleDiscovery includes individualized learning stations that living with Alzheimerssupport self-esteem and confi dence.disease and other dementias can live a fulfi lling, purposefulTHE VITALITY EXPERIENCElife. Ensuring they do is the goal of the Im Still Herefor Mid-Stage Memory Lossphilosophy. The cornerstone of Im Still Here emphasizesVitality programs foster a sense of identity and social meaningful, purposeful engagement that incorporates theconnection through creative arts and group activities.unique interests and skills of each resident. THE SERENITY EXPERIENCEThis exclusive evidence-based, person-centered approachfor Later-Stage Memory Lossmakes each day fulfi lling while decreasing commonSerenity features sensory-rich activities as well as symptoms of Alzheimers disease such apathy, anxietycognitively stimulating experiences such as interactive art.and depression, says Tiff any Coughlin, Administrator of The Gardens and Leader of the Im Still Here ProgramEmployees receive extensiveand ongoingtraining to Implementation Team. Most importantly, each day weensure they are successfully engaging residents at every celebrate the person who is always presentregardless ofstage of the disease process, says Tiff any. Meaningful where they may be on their journey.engagement is central to the Im Still Here approach We partnered with Hearthstone because it is a worldbecause, when a person with dementia is engaged in leader in the development, refi nement and promotion ofa meaningful activity, he or she cannot be exhibiting life-enhancing, evidence-based, non-pharmacologicalproblematic behavior. tools and approaches, says Beth Sholom CEO MorrisTiff any adds that the relationships between residents Mo Funk. Im Still Here off ers a better quality of life to ourand the staffhave grown closer since Im Still Here was residents. Just as important, it brings a message of hope toimplemented. This approach is not just about better care; people living with dementia and to those who love them.its also about better relationships. Our team has really With this exclusive program, we gain a deepbought into this philosophy of care.understanding of each residents personal story, strengthsIm Still Here is another example of how Beth Sholom is and preferences to create a purposeful and upliftingcommitted to developing programs that set a new standard experience each day, says Patty Thompson, Parksidesin care, says Mo. We have a long, storied history of Administrator. The Im Still Here approach at Beth Sholomcreating new paradigms for seniors by continually setting blends proven best practices in Memory Care with ourthe standardand then raising the bar.long-standing commitment to enriching life for our residents.8'