Heart to Home’s resident focused care program for older adults with progressive memory care needs and/or life limiting conditions. This program is a holistic approach to care which focuses on the whole person ~ mind ~ body ~ soul ~
Cognitive and Intellectual Stimulation
Reading / Discussing the Daily News, Word Find Puzzles, Crossword Puzzles, Bingo, Cards, Checkers, Dice, Scrabble, Yatzee, Puzzles
Creative and Artistic Expression
Card Making, Door Hanger Making, Letter Writing, Memory Board Decorating, Bird Feeder Making, Squirrel Feeder Making, Cookie Decorating, Cake Decorating, Painting, Drawing, Coloring
Emotional Support
Scrapbook Making, Reminiscing, Looking at Pictures, Positive One-On-One Interaction (Listening, Hand Holding, Hugs), Massages, Therapy Pet Visits
Intergenerational Interaction
School Children Visits, Family and Staff Children Visits, Neighborhood children Visits
Outdoor / Nature Connection
Barbecuing Outdoors, Bird Watching, Squirrel Watching, Gardening, Eating Outdoors, Socializing Outdoors
Personal Care with Dignity
Weekly Hair / Salon Day, Make-Up, Jewelry, Faces Washed / Shaved, Proper Attire, ‘Grandma / Grandpa Shots’
Physical Activities and Exercise
Walking Programs (Indoors and Outdoors), Dancing, Chair Yoga, Put-Put Golf, Wii Games, Ring Toss, Standing and Sitting Exercises, Stretching
Productive Life Skills and Home Making
Folding Laundry, Baking, Helping Prepare Meals, Putting Away Groceries, Dusting, Meal Planning
Sensory Stimulation (Hearing, Sight, Taste, Touch, and Smell)
Listening to Music, Making Music, Signing, Looking at Picture Books, Fresh Food, Manicures, Pedicures, Aroma Therapy, Massage, Movie Night
Socialization
Dinner Parties, Holiday Parties, Birthday Parties, Coffee and Tea Parties, Family Style Meals, Entertainment, Games, Visitors
Special Events and Group Outings
Annual Family and Friends Holiday Party, Dinner Parties, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties, Farmers Market, Window Shopping, Cold Stone Creamery Trips, Caribou Coffee Trips, Outdoor Music Concerts at the Village Mendota Heights
Spiritual Enrichment and Care
Help Families Arrange for Ministers of Religion to Visit, Daily Reflections, Hymn Singing, Prayers before Meals / Bed
