Dottie died at home with people who loved her. She was our low income resident. We raise funds every year to provide a place for at least one person who can't afford the home. The philosophical basis of the home includes respecting the individual, including differences in personalities, working with strengths rather than focusing on impairments, preventing problems rather than treating them when they occur. We try to keep everything simple at the home.
People function at a higher level if they're in a simplified environment.
The residents at home are encouraged to make choices, participate in discussions. We have an inter-generational program with St. Joseph's Childcare. It's a community service agency. The children come at least once a month. We have volunteers who bring in their pets once a week to the home.