After the community’s grand opening on July 11, during an open house event, Mary Dembkowski of Oakmont of Valencia met a couple who had recently received a dementia diagnosis for the husband. Read more…
By Melissa Lampert, KHTS Staff Writer
One unique feature of the luxury senior living community Oakmont of Santa Clarita, set to open later this year or in early 2016, is an innovative memory care program designed to create a sense of meaning and purpose for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Traditions Memory Care is a separate section of the community where those with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be cared for by compassionate staff members who have special training in memory care.
Memory impairment affects everyone, but when it is a dear loved one, the effect is so much more. Alzheimer’s and dementia are very real fears people have for themselves and loved ones. When you get older you want to remain sharp and active.
Forgetfulness is a common complaint among older adults. You start to talk about a movie you saw recently when you realize you can’t remember the title. You’re giving directions to your house when you suddenly blank on a familiar street name. You find yourself standing in the middle of the kitchen wondering what you went in there for.
The new executive director of Oakmont of Valencia was recently introduced on the KHTS Radio…
At Oakmont of Valencia, residents from the Santa Clarita senior living community are provided with…
Senior residents from Oakmont of Valencia enjoyed two Thanksgiving feasts last week, and staff members…
Santa Clarita News – KHTS AM 1220The new executive director of Oakmont of Valencia was recently introduced on the KHTS Radio…
At Oakmont of Valencia, residents from the Santa Clarita senior living community are provided with…