 Congratulations to associates of The Christian
Village who have recently completed the twelve hour dementia
training curriculum:
Dolores Eads – Helping Hands
Taylor Etcheson – Nurse Scheduler
Carol Utterback – CNA
Lori Adcock – Housekeeping Aide
Lindsey Starcevic – Dementia Program Supervisor
Mary Stevens – Medical Records
Ashley Merreighn – CNA
Christine Merreighn – CNA
Sonya Hight – Housekeeping Aide
Alexis Hill – CNA
Christian Horizons’ Pathway Memory Support® program takes a creative
approach to care, one focused on personalized enrichment and
involvement from family and friends.
“We’re proud of their hard work in completing the PathwayPro program
requirements,” said Jennifer Knecht, Christian Horizons chief sales
and marketing officer. “Memory loss is a growing concern for older
adults. As a Dementia Friendly™ organization, we’re committed to
fighting the stigma surrounding dementia, offering community
education, and providing services focused on dignity, engagement and
quality of life. All Christian Horizons associates receive training
on dementia and are considered ambassadors for our organization.”
Christian Horizons’ Pathway Memory Support® program was developed in
partnership with David Troxel, MPH, co-creator of the life-affirming
and acclaimed Best Friends™ Approach to Dementia Care. The program
responds to the experience of dementia by embracing contemporary
best-practices along with enhanced associate training, creative
approaches to care, and a focus on activity and engagement.
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 A person living with
Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia faces a progressive decline in
memory and cognition that can lead to moments of sadness,
frustration, and worry. This path can be a lonely one, but at
Christian Horizons communities the path is taken with friends and
family.
The PathwayPro achievement training
program consists of six hours of online learning followed by another
six hours of activity-based learning. Subjects include communication
and dementia care, dignity, self-determination and redirection, life
story review, engagement, spirituality and more.
The Christian Village is located in the heart of Lincoln, Ill. The
life plan campus offers a full continuum of senior living
support—independent living garden homes and apartments, assisted
living, memory support, long-term care, GracePoint short-term
rehabilitation and hospice services.
As a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, Christian Horizons is
in service to a mission of honoring God by offering a full continuum
of care and support services to older adults. Based in St. Louis,
Missouri, the organization owns and operates a portfolio of seven
life plan campuses and five stand-alone older adult communities
offering a mix of independent, assisted and supportive living;
memory support; long-term healthcare centers and short-term
rehabilitation. The organization also serves older adults through
CareLink Home Care and Safe Haven Hospice in central Illinois, and
Senior Care Pharmacy Services. Learn more at https://christianhorizonsliving.org/.
[Jennifer Knecht
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Christian Horizons] |
