Directory of top Alzheimer Centers (Dementia Centers) in St James, New York, USA
Taxonomy Code 311500000X
The directory of Alzheimer Centers (Dementia Centers) in St James, New York was last updated 1/9/2024
Alzheimer Centers (Dementia Centers)
Taxonomy Code 311500000X
Classification: Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)
Description
A freestanding facility or special care unit of a long term care facility focusing on patient care of individuals diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease or their related diseases. Six elements of the facility/unit set it apart from other (the rest of the) facilities(y): Admission of residents with dementia (including those with Alzheimer's disease); Staff who are specially selected, trained, and supervised; Activities that are specifically designed for the cognitively impaired; A marketing of a special care unit in brochures; A high level of family involvement; and A physical environment designed to keep residents safe and segregated from other populations.