Senior Living Near Me - SHINE® Memory Care

EVERYONE DESERVES TO SHINE^®

We purposefully designed SHINE^® Memory Care to care for our loved ones as we, as experts, would want our loved ones cared for. Our highly-trained team is empowered with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional personalized support that fosters cognitive reserve, honors lives full of rich experiences, and celebrates family legacies.

We preserve each resident’s unique life story and individuality through customized daily experiences and science-backed cognitive programming, supporting functional and cognitive reserve, fostering choice, and enhancing quality of life. Our holistic family approach also includes support, education, and compassion for loved ones whose journey also deserves
recognition and guidance.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

Designed and developed by expert dementia practitioners, SHINE^® Memory Care Program curriculum has received a national Certificate of Recognition from the Alzheimer's Association,^® the country's leading, voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care and research. The distinction was earned following a comprehensive review of the SHINE^® Memory Care Program curriculum, which uses scientific principles to promote engagement, comprehension, and lifestyle quality for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related issues.

Neuroplasticity in Practice

SHINE^® Memory Care Program curriculum is science-backed and built on a foundation firmly rooted in the latest information and advancements in dementia care. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. While dementia involves the degeneration of brain cells and loss of connections, neuroplasticity mechanisms offer avenues for recovery and compensation. Therapies aimed at enhancing neuroplasticity, such as cognitive training, physical exercise, music and art therapy, as well as social interactions, can stimulate neuroplasticity and improve mood and cognitive function.

Flexibility and Choice are Valued

This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Each resident's life stories, preferences, and disease development are different. We offer flexibility and choice. From menu options at each mealtime to "dining on the run," one-on-one engagement to group activities, social celebrations to quiet moments of reflection; every experience is about helping a resident feel valued, supported, and honored.

The Future of Dementia Care is Now

Through our investments in technology, integrations, and AI, SHINE^® Memory Care Program curriculum has become a revolutionary resource in analyzing residents' experiences, identifying patterns, and proactively delivering personalized support that improves our residents' lives. With our relationships with research and training organizations, we are helping to define the future of dementia care now.

RESIDENT CUSTOMIZATION

Every resident has a story worth honoring. That's why resident customization is at the heart of what we do. We take the time to get to know your loved one — their history, preferences, passions, and needs — so we can create connections and foster independence and dignity through meaningful care. We incorporate your loved one's life experiences and traditions into daily activities and engagement opportunities to create familiarity and promote memory recall.

DINING EXPERIENCE

Our dining experiences are some of the most important parts of the day, offering more than just a meal, but a moment to connect and enjoy. Our chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining features fresh, seasonal ingredients and a choice of delicious and nutritious menu options to meet each resident's preferences and abilities. Our compassionate team is trained to engage and support each resident to ensure a pleasant experience and apply tools as needed to assist, like our "dining on the run" program, adaptive utensils, modified diets, and dignified prompting and cues.

LIFE ENGAGEMENT

Engagement happens in countless ways throughout the day, bringing enrichment, connection, and meaning to residents' lives. From neuroplasticity in practice, with daily activities that stimulate new connections and reinforce existing ones, to Montessori-based engagement with hands-on, choice-driven tasks that enhance purpose, dignity, and independence, we leverage innovative programming to ensure all residents, regardless of their cognitive level, f ind opportunities for engagement and joy.

Family Collaboration

Caring for your loved one is a team effort, and your voice is an essential part of the journey. We collaborate closely with families to ensure the happiness, safety, and well-being of those we care for, while also offering the resources and understanding you may need along the way. Just as our resident care is tailored to personalized needs, our family support is also person-centered and built to guide your journey through education, compassion, and partnership.

TEAM TRAINING

SHINE^® Memory Care team members receive specialized training and certification, making them uniquely prepared to administer person-centered care. This approach is at the leading edge of the dementia care industry and driven in part by recommendations from the Alzheimer's Association^® and sciencebacked evidence, to deliver personalized care that promotes dignity, independence, and understanding. This comprehensive approach ensures every member works seamlessly as part of a unified team to create a superior care experience.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

Our SHINE^® Memory Care communities are designed to create a safe and uplifting space where residents can feel confident and independent. Our program incorporates soothing colors and music, defined spaces for living, dining, and entertainment, visual and tactile art, and aromatherapy to activate and engage the five senses to create meaningful experiences and enhance memory recall and emotional connection. These purposeful details help bring out residents' smiles, spark their inner vitality, and foster a brighter, more fulfilling daily experience.