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September, they were taken to the Shenandoah mountains for a picnic. “They loved it, just to be out there in the country with the fresh air,” she remarked.
Hammerman explained that those suffering from Alzheimer’s have extremely short attention spans, so the activities must be suited for them. For the most part, they lose short-term memory but retain memories from the past. Ms. Moe noted that the residents respond particularly well to activities which provide entertainment.
For instance, once when a live band was playing music from the seniors’ younger years, “one of the residents who never said anything started singing,” she said. “Different things bring out different memories.”
The attitude of the staff at Marshall Manor reveals a lot about the senior assisted living facility. Employees say they love their job, and. brag about the national Order of Excellence Award the manor received in 1993 for quality service.
Other residents have more fun things to do than a kindergarten class. With 10 activities available every day, their calender includes everything from trips to the petting zoo to arts and crafts activities to live music to “Walk ‘n Roll” and reading groups.
Marshall Manor has 35 beds in its “Special Needs” unit, which services residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. There are 16 nursing home beds, for more intensive care, and 80 assisted living beds designed .for seniors who need help with everyday household duties.
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