Seasons at The Woodview provides a safe, secure and comfortable environment for residents suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia. The state-of-the-art community, designed by architects knowledgeable about the needs of persons with dementia, features living spaces, bedrooms and outdoor areas that enhance a resident’s ability to function as independently as possible.

Our special care community is of the “household design” with each private bedroom placed around and in view of shared living spaces. Issues such as natural light, space and room design have been care-fully considered with comfort and safety in mind.

Families are encouraged to help decorate their loved one’s room with familiar items from home such as a comfy chair and family photographs. We understand that our residents like to wander, so “memory boxes” are located at the entrance to each room to serve as a “way-finding” tool. Chairs and benches are placed throughout the building to encourage rest stops. If residents carry things from their rooms and leave them elsewhere, that’s okay. Our staff understands. If residents enjoy helping prepare a meal, setting the table, doing laundry or working in the garden, that’s okay. It’s okay, too, if they choose not to.

Our country kitchen serves as a gathering place for residents, families and staff. A cup of coffee can be enjoyed at any time, and the smell of fresh baked bread encourages vigorous appetites. Meals are eaten family style with special attention given to likes, dislikes and dietary restrictions. Snacks are available right in the kitchen and residents are encouraged to help themselves whenever they wish. For those who need reminding or assistance in eating, our staff is there to help.

Our living areas are cozy places to meet for special events or just to visit. Decorated and sized like those in a typical family household, these areas provide a feeling of comfort and warmth.

For residents who enjoy being outdoors, Seasons at The Woodview has a specially designed Serenity Garden. The completely enclosed area is a safe place to be. Its continuous walking paths require no decision making; no left or right turns to get home, as paths lead directly back to the porches and into the building. Sturdy benches provide opportunities for rest stops along the way. Residents may enjoy the raised-bed vegetable and herb gardens, watch the butterflies and birds, smell the flowers or simply stand under the shade of a tree.

Each individual living at Seasons at The Woodview has a personalized plan of care jointly developed by the staff, the resident and family members. The daily routine offers enough structure to help residents feel secure, but is flexible enough to allow a sense of freedom. Our staff recognizes that each resident is a unique human being and works closely with family members to learn each person’s life story. Does the resident normally dress before or after breakfast? Is he a night owl or an early riser? Does he prefer chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies? What is his favorite hymn? We want to know each resident so that we can help him remain connected to his past. Because, for the most part, the past is the place where people with Alzheimer’s Disease spend most of their time. We want to go there with them.

Our residents are offered a wide variety of structured social, spiritual, physical and creative activities. Music, art, movement, gardening, chapel, hymn sings, picnics and outings are all part of life at Seasons at The Woodview. Individualized activity plans are designed based on each person’s life history, current interests and abilities. Residents’ families often join us for daily activities and special events. We love it when they do.

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