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Christian Horizons Christian Village Associates Complete Memory Support Training Program

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[July 28, 2022]   Christian Horizons, a Midwest leader in living communities and support for older adults, is proud to recognize associates who have completed its PathwayPro Certificate of Achievement training program.

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]

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