The Gerald Levine Center for Memory Care
The Gerald Levine Center for Memory Care is a residence where people with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders thrive. This secure residential environment provides assistance and structure to help promote each resident’s unique capabilities. The Gerald Levine Center is a place that encourages acceptance and understanding, all the while preserving the warmth, comfort and routine of home.
Services
Residents with special care needs enjoy all of the same services as residents in our Assisted Living Residence and a number of specialized offerings as well.
Unique to The Gerald Levine Center for Memory Care
High staff to resident ratio (1:6), greatly exceeding the standard
Structured life enrichment programming based on resident needs and strengths
Life history books containing personal histories/experiences incorporated into residents’ personal care plans
Weekly follow-up with residents’ families by the program manager
Unique holistic approach incorporating complementary alternative therapies, including aromatherapy, healing touch, Reiki, meditation and music therapy
Assisted Living Services
Three delicious chef-prepared meals served daily
Accommodations for special diets, including textured, gluten-free, no added salt, no concentrated sweets and bland
A full calendar of engaging social, educational and cultural activities
Regularly scheduled entertainment
Locally scheduled medical and social transportation
Conscientious housekeeping services seven days per week
Daily laundry and fresh linens
Religious services
On-site owner/operator
Our very own pet therapy pup!
24-hour care and supervision
Medication assistance
Assistance in bathing, dressing and grooming, including morning makeup application (if desired)
Health monitoring by a licensed nurse
Scheduling of medical appointments
On-site physician
Massage therapy
Full-time, in-house PT/OT
Podiatry services
Transition assistance from our friendly staff
Case management services
Hospice/palliative care
Amenities
Residents of the Gerald Levine Center enjoy all of the comforts of home, with the added security and attention they deserve. The following help our friendly staff make life at Loudonville Assisted Living Residence comfortable and enjoyable:
Spacious luxury suites
Secured entrance and exit
Secure outdoor wander area/patios
Cable, Internet and phone
24-hour emergency resident call systems
Breathtaking and professionally maintained exterior landscaping
Seasonally decorated interiors
Atrium for gardening
Delicious Food for All Diets
With three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily, Loudonville Assisted Living Residence provides an array of dining and menu choices for our residents. With meals made-from-scratch daily with the freshest ingredients, residents enjoy home cooking that is both nutritious and delicious.
Our chefs are also pleased to accommodate special diets, including:
Textured
Gluten-free
No added salt
No concentrated sweets
Bland
A Community Devoted to Memory Care
Developed in consultation with program professionals and an architect with more than 25 years of experience in dementia design, Loudonville’s 18 resident rooms surround two inviting living spaces for an intimate, easily navigable and secure environment to call home. High contrast bathrooms, resident memory boxes, a flood of natural light and an absence of long hallways are just some of the details that make living life easier for our Memory Care residents. To encourage community and interaction, residents and staff share meals and participate in a myriad of activities in a centrally located, spacious kitchen and dining space.
MEM Enrichment Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-being
At the Gerald Levine Center, we are committed to addressing the unique medical, emotional, physical and social needs of each person entrusted to our care. The Gerald Levine Center for Memory Care provides a comprehensive memory enhancement program for seniors facing Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related cognitive disorders. Programs from painting and gardening to balloon volleyball engage residents while promoting physical health and building self-esteem.
Enrichment Activities
Greetings, Fit N’ Fun, Get the “Scoop”, Game of Choice, Wit & Wisdom, Movie Matinee, Fireside Chats, Bible Study, Art Class with Amy, Movie Night, Parlor Games, Fireside Stories, Games of Sport, Brainstorming Games, Out on the Town, Rosary & Communion, Nail Salon, Scripture with Lillian, Bingo, Card Game, Relax & Reminisce, Music Program, Horse Race Game, Afternoon Tea and Resident Council Meeting