COVID-19: Updates on the family visitation policy - Learn more >> Call us at 717-898-4663 Join Cardinal's Next Dementia Educational Series Webinar January 14th at 11 AM EST "Cardinal Education & Support Group" with Rachael Wonderlin of Dementia By Day Click the link to register for the event! Click Here See past Dementia Educational Series Webinars June 25th Aug 20th WHAT IS THE WREN PROGRAM? Cardinal Senior Management believes that people living with dementia deserve to live in a world that supports their emotional and physical needs, especially as those needs continue to evolve and change. Our residents living with dementia need different resources and hands-on care than our residents without cognitive impairments—we’re here to meet those needs. That’s where the Wren Program comes in. The wren is noted in folklore as “the king of birds.” We want to distinguish between our residents living with dementia, and those without cognitive impairments, without focusing on the impairment itself. Instead, how can we adjust our caregiving to bring out the best in ourselves and in our residents? How can we make our program suited for people living with dementia? Here’s how: Cardinal’s dementia program is relationship-based and resident-first. The Wren Program comprises “Three C’s” of fundamental aspects around activities, dining and physical and emotional design. Cardinal's Fundamentals CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT We think daily programming (“activities”) are far more than just “keeping people busy” — we believe it’s about meeting people where they are and helping them maintain what makes them, them. COZY DINING Dining should be just that: dining. It should be an experience that our residents look forward to each day. CALM AMBIANCE A calm, welcoming environment isn’t just about the physical space; it’s also about the emotional world that our residents occupy. We know that many people with dementia live in a slightly different reality than we do, so we’ve created a physical and emotional space that fits with that reality. Dementia FAQs What is dementia and what does that mean for my loved one’s care? Dementia is not a specific disease, but an umbrella term that describes a list of symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Dementia symptoms include impairments in memory, thinking, movement, judgment, ability to toilet and feed oneself, loss of understanding of time, and more. There are over 100 different causes of dementia. What causes of dementia are there? What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Why is positive communication important in dementia care? Is it okay to lie to my loved one living with dementia? My loved one says things that aren’t true. What can I do? What is the purpose of offering baby dolls and stuffed animals to older adults with dementia? When is the best time to visit my loved one in dementia care? I feel uncomfortable when I visit. What can I do? I never know how to leave when my visit is over. What’s the best way to say goodbye? What if my loved one doesn’t speak? Is it still worth visiting? My loved one doesn’t seem to recognize me when I visit. Should I stop coming to visit? I keep replacing my loved one’s items because they keep going missing. What can I do? I want more information. Where can I go for that? Download our free guide! © LIVE CARDINAL 2021 ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES SERVICES CAREERS 2901 HARRISBURG PIKE LANDISVILLE, PA 17538 717.898.4663 Text Size A A A