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Riverhaven
Alzheimer Care Unit |
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Riverhaven is a 19 bed secure unit that specializes in care and treatment
of individuals with dementia related disorders including Alzheimer's disease. The applicant or
individual will meet one or more of the following criteria:
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- Wanders and is not able to recognize hazardous situations
- Has unpredictable behavior. It may be aggressive, resistive or socially inappropriate.
- Has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder where
treatment and care in a secure environment would be beneficial.
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| Goals of Riverhaven: |
- To provide a secure area with programs that meet the special behavioral needs of the residents
- To develop programming that maximizes the physical and cognitive functioning of each individual especially focused on sleeping and eating habits and overall routines and schedules
- To provide a protective, secure environment that minimizes the need for physical and chemical restraints
- To provide support and education for family and staff
- To provide a specially trained staff committed
to the holistic care of the person with dementia
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| Riverhaven Staff Includes:
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- Licensed RN or LPN
- Nursing Assistant/Registered
- Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
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All Staff members who work in the unit will have a minimum of eight hours of special training using the curriculum developed by the Alzheimer's Association. In addition, regular staff meetings will offer on-going education and provide a support system for the employees in the unit.
The Riverhaven unit seeks to enhance the physical, spiritual and intellectual life of the residents who live within. We believe that every resident deserves a safe environment that minimizes the use of medication and allows for freedom of movement. We strive to provide compassionate care while recognizing and building upon personal strengths which enhance self-esteem and dignity in a Christian environment.
Riverhaven also provides a secure and therapeutic courtyard which residents can enjoy in the summer. |
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For more information about life at Riverhaven
please contact:
Shari Koll, Director of Riverhaven
(507) 723-3241
or Mary Lynn Nickel, Social Services
(507) 723-3208
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| Support
Group
For Alzheimer's and
Dementia Related Disorders
Support group meets the
2nd Wednesday of every month at the Springfield Public Library
from 3 - 4 p.m. |
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