The Morningside Program
Cadbury Common’s Morningside Community is designed for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia or other related memory disorders. The focus of the program is to provide security, structure and personal care services to enhance the quality of life for each resident. The secure Morning side section of Cadbury Commons includes an inviting Sitting Room , Dining and Activities Area, Country Kitchen and Outdoor Courtyard.
Our Morningside staff is specifically trained to provide care for residents with early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Individualized service plans are developed based on each resident’s assessment. An important aspect of our program is the development of a Resident Profile including the resident’s past hobbies, career and other special interests.
Components of the Morningside Program
Personal Care
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Ambulation and Medication Management) - Based on each Resident's individualized service plan.
Life Skills
Occupational therapies designed to maintain independence, self esteem and participation in the daily activities of life in a community. For example, folding laundry, setting tables, cooking groups, art making, quilting and gardening.
Exercise
Varied stimulation exercises and therapies including range-of-motion to improve flexibility and increase physical strength.
High Stimulation Exercise - Important to increase brain circulation for activities of the day, including low impact aerobics, repetitions of arm lifts and leg lifts, marching to increase heart rate and overall body stretching.
Low Stimulation Exercises- Especially important for residents who are prone to "sundowing syndrome", a term referring to people who become agitated during late afternoon or evening hours. Low Stimulation includes Walking Group, Stretching, Shoulder, and Neck Massage and socializing events such as Happy Hour, Afternoon Tea and Talk, and enjoying our garden patio.