For community members with cognitive disorders such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, Wellington’s special VISTAS neighborhood provides an ideal care setting to address the needs of this population.
For the safety and well-being of cognitively impaired residents, the VISTAS neighborhood is secured to prevent wandering. The wide and friendly corridors are easy to navigate, promoting a sense of familiarity and security.
Caregivers in the VISTAS neighborhood are especially sensitive to the needs of memory impaired residents; they treat each member with extra dignity and love
The VISTAS care and recreational programs are designed to help patients maximize cognitive function, encourage social interaction, and foster an appreciation of life.
For patients in more advanced stages, innovative sensory therapies such as audiovisual stimuli and aromatherapy are beneficial in inducing a sense of calm.