b'A D V A N C I N Gdementia careWe have gathered a team of dementia champions from our employees who have over 500 years of combined experience in caring for seniors with memory impairment. These champions have identified a set of standardsto be implemented in each community. Our goal is to ensure we provide the very best care we can to our cherished residents. Our Points of Distinction are the features and concepts that support loving dementia care. These include environmental features such as suites clustered around cozy common areas that support opportunities to build relationships and safe outdoor courtyards that are available with family or staff assistance. Our signature Fresh Bites finger food and hydration program provides quality nutrition. And our Puree with Purpose program delivers dining with dignity for individuals on texture modified diets.To maintain our expertise, a proactive team will receive 40 hours ofcomprehensive training on dementia. In addition, all employees who The dementia care training Ive received from Presbyterianassist memory impaired residents will attend a national AlzheimersHomes includes learning from an expert at Rush AlzheimersCare Seminar, and the entire team will become Certified DementiaDisease Center. This has been very impactful in the dedicated,Practitioners. Family members collaborate with us to create a Guideloving care I provide. Me on My Journey comprehensive resident history to supportMaria Trejo, Activities Specialist, The Moorings personalized reminiscing and conversation.Furthering our innovative approach to memory care, we have adopted Cognivue Thrive. This is the first FDA-approved device of its kind for identifying cognitive decline; it suggests lifestyle changes to combat that decline. Westminster Place is the first location in Chicagoland to offer these screenings and we plan on extending this screening to all locations.PICTURED (ABOVE AND BELOW) : Maria Trejo, Activities Specialist, The MooringsBeata Fifanska, Memory Care Center Manager, The Moorings with Memory Care volunteers Allison Graunke and Susan ValentinoPRESBYTERIAN HOMES & GENEVA FOUNDATION 2024 ANNUAL REPORT7'