North Woods Village at Edison Lakes to Hold Dementia Caregiver Seminar on Effective Communication Techniques

Free Program by New Memory Care Assisted Living Community to Address Ways Caregivers Can Maintain Communications with a Loved One with Dementia

(Mishawaka, IN) January 15, 2014 – North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, the area’s first assisted living community dedicated to caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory impairment, announced today that it will host a free community seminar for caregivers, titled, “Effective Communication Techniques.” The seminar, presented by Shellie Kermin, Community Relations Director, will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at North Woods Village at Edison Lakes located at 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Light refreshments will be served. Loved ones are welcome, but a reservation in advance is respectfully requested.

Says, Ms. Kermin, “Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can take a lot from a family, but memory loss does not have to remove the joy of communication with your loved one. Memory loss can impede your loved one’s ability to talk, which can greatly affect communication between the two of you and other family members. However, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes can help you continue to connect with your loved one and create meaningful moments to treasure. If you are caring for a loved one with memory loss at home, we invite you to join us to learn useful tips and techniques for communicating at various levels of cognitive decline.”

Ms. Dale C. Carter, HFA, Executive Director of North Woods Village at Edison Lakes adds, “As memory care experts, we understand your challenges as a caregiver. Through “New Directions,SM our signature memory care program that features best-practice, person-centered care; nurses on site 24/7 and a favorable caregiver-to-resident ratio, we are committed to providing free educational programs, resources and support to caregivers in the community as part of our mission.

“By learning more about memory loss, you can do more for your loved one and feel more confident in your understanding of his/her problems and his/her needs. Increasing your understanding of dementia can enable you to enhance the quality of care you provide to him/her in the home.”

Please RSVP if you would like to bring your loved one with you to the program.

For information or to reserve your space, call or email Shellie Kermin at 574-247-1866 or skermin@northwoodsmemorycare.com

About North Woods Village at Edison Lakes

Locally owned and operated, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes is the area’s first assisted living community dedicated to caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other memory impairment and providing education, information and resources to families. North Woods Village at Edison Lakes broke ground earlier this year at 1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka. The evidence-based architectural design of North Woods Village at Edison Lakes is just one distinguishing feature of “New Directions,SM the community’s signature memory care program. Other key elements of the program include the professionally trained memory care staff, resident-centered care and use of the latest, best-practice therapies to optimize residents’ comfort and well-being.

Each neighborhood at North Woods Village at Edison Lakes provides residents with a familiar and individualized environment that promotes independence and allows for individually focused care. The neighborhoods include private resident suites, a Country Kitchen, a sunroom, large living room and private dining room. They also feature consistent staffing, enabling residents to get to know the people who work in their neighborhood.

The community also offers a secure, outdoor courtyard with raised flower and vegetable gardens; seating areas; walking paths; a gazebo and putting green. Interior amenities include a community room, a family lounge, a beauty salon/barber shop, video conferencing for virtual visits, a Wellness Center with on-site physician offices and a chapel.

About NORTH WOODS VILLAGE AT EDISON LAKES and RANDALL RESIDENCE

Operations for North Woods Village at Edison Lakes are managed by regional memory care specialist Randall Residence, based out of Lawton, Michigan. In addition to the immediate construction jobs the project is generating, full staffing of medical and administrative positions will provide over 40 permanent new jobs in the community.

Randall Residence is a management company that provides quality leadership for senior living in the Midwest and brings a history of successful experience in active, hands-on management; local community involvement and satisfied customers, including residents, family members, staff team members and investors. Randall Residence focuses on empowering each resident by offering individualized, professional care with a personal touch that is vital to the residents and offers peace of mind to their families.