To insure proper placement, the resident must be fully assessed by their
physician as to the diagnosis of dementia and to gain a full and accurate
picture of the total needs and level of functioning of the resident.

The staff will follow the fundamental therapeutic approach that behavioral
problems are often due to underlying causes. It is important, therefore, to take
into account the residents' psychological and social history, former lifestyle, and
current physical condition in trying to ascertain the root cause of any difficulty.

- All staff, including administration and non-direct care staff, will be
selected based on their ability to adapt to the special needs of the
dementia resident and will be provided inital and ongoing training on
Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.

- Staffing patterns and assignments should be kept as consistent as
possible in order to enable the staff to acquire knowledge of resident
behavior and reduce confusion for the resident. Blending of roles
and cross-training of all staff members promotes prompt response to
resident needs.

- Our dementia care facilities will provide ongoing programming and
cueing that is appropriate and reaffirming. This active programming is essential
to the success of the facilities. We will focus on activities that encourage
individuality and which closely approximate home-like activities that
residents can take pride in doing and which reinforce past roles.

- Our staff will be sensitive to the needs of the resident and their families
by providing them the opportunity to input the planning of the residents'
care.

- We are committed to the heathfulness of the sunshine and free access
to the outdoors of the secured courtyards. We believe that getting
outside of the building is also important on a frequent basis.

- Verbal and non-verbal communications must be carried out in a
manner that establishes and maintains a supportive, emotional climate
and fosters overall well being for the resident.

- Weight gain in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease or other
dementia should not be considered an area of major concern as food
is a source of comfort for residents and can greatly reduce anxiety in
the dementia resident. As weight loss is often unavoidable in the later
stages of the disease, weight reserves are desirable.

- Medications used for behavior modification will be kept to a minimum.
Medications will be used only to enhance optimal resident functioning,
and their continued use will be re-evaluated on a regular basis.

- Regular diets of great food will be encouraged for all residents in our
facilities. Special therapeutic diets will be used only when clearly
clinically necessary and in the least restrictive form. Finger foods that
inspire independent eating will be encouraged.

- The physical structure should maximize functional abilities, be
supportive, promote safety and provide a secure, home-like environment.

It is our greatest concern that our residents experience the most joy-filled, enriching
and supportive atmosphere possible. To this extent our outstanding staff is skilled,
trained and valued.