Positive changes are on the horizon for Chula Vista seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sienna at Otay Ranch, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community scheduled to open late this summer, will be the first in the area to offer a holistic approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia care though its signature In the Moment program.
The In the Moment program, which is exclusive to Sienna at Otay Ranch, is a team-approach to Dementia care that focuses on holistic healing, promoting overall well-being, and celebrating resident individuality. The program is broken down into six elements, called the Principles of Well-being: Artistic Expression, Physical Engagement, Spiritual Support, Community Connections, Continuing Education, and Lifestyle & Leisure.
“The In the Moment program is revolutionary because it shifts away from the idea that Alzheimer’s Disease only impacts the mind,” explained Rosellen DeSimone, Regional Vice President of sales and marketing. “Instead, In the Moment lets us see and experience each step of the dementia journey along with our residents and treat them as a whole person, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. It really helps us learn who our residents are and offer them an exceptional quality of life, despite their Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We’ve seen great results in other communities across the country and we are excited to bring this program to Chula Vista.”
The idea that Alzheimer’s Disease is a journey that residents, staff, and residents’ families take together, and that no two journeys are the same, is a key component of the In the Moment program. “We want to walk hand-in-hand with families that are dealing with the struggles of memory loss,” said DeSimone. “One of the beautiful things about In the Moment is that it infuses hope into families struggling with and Alzheimer’s diagnosis.”
To learn more about Sienna at Otay Ranch, the In the Moment program, and its full range of care options, call (520) 328-8509 or visit its sales office at 891 Kuhn Drive, Suite 101 in Chula Vista.
