Memory Care:The staff at Arthur’s White Pines are extensively trained in memory care and are prepared for the later stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our high staffing ratios and social activities are designed to care for the whole person, and to meet each individual’s deep emotional and spiritual needs. We seek to address the unmet needs that can lead to a sense of loneliness and isolation and produce challenging behaviors.
In consultation with a number of experts, we have designed our homes to accommodate individuals in all stages of dementia. We offer secured entrances, seamless neutral flooring and blinds/drapes on the window to minimize issues associated with Sundowner’s Syndrome. The walls are painted in colors that are contrasting to the fixtures (sinks, toilets, etc.) throughout the house in order to help those with dementia to locate these critical objects. We offer a Memory Care Coffee Club (through the Alzheimer’s Association) for caregivers and family members, as well as seminars for friends and family to learn about memory care issues.
On-Site Medical Care: Arthur’s White Pines provides proactive health care management, with in-house RN nursing assessment and care, on-call 24/7. Our RNs and caregivers work closely with Bluestone Physician Services to provide on-site doctor visits, lab tests and x-rays. Arthur’s White Pines also provides transportation and staffing for outside clinic appointments. We facilitate clear communication between our clients, their care providers and their loved ones to ensure optimal health and continuity of care.
End of Life and Hospice Care: Arthur’s White Pines partners with proven hospice organizations to provide hospice care on-site. Our goal is to provide dignified, comfortable palliative care to individuals and their families who are going through the end of life process.
Respite Care: Providing care for a loved one is the right choice for many families, but it can also be challenging at times. We are equipped to provide respite stays while the caregivers are away or to help in recover after a health issue. Respite stays are typically between 2 and 30 days in length. Respite clients enjoy all of the amenities of long-term clients. Respite stays are subject to room availability.
Based on over 30 years of experience caring for the medically fragile and aging population, we can support almost every care level with very few exceptions. Following are some of the conditions for which we have experience in managing symptoms:
- Alzheimer’s
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Alateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
- Respiratory diseases such as chronic lung disease, tracheostomies, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Ventilators are handled by trained, on-site nurses)
- Congestive heart failure
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Compression fractures, bone fractures
- Kidney diseases, stones, transplants and failures
- TBI and spinal cord injuries
- Seizure disorders
- Colostomies and Ileostomies
- Huntington’s Disease
- Quadriplegia and paraplegia
- Eating disorders, malnutrition
- Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl Syndrome
- Coffin-Laury Syndrome
- Migraines
- Mega colon
- Spasticity and baclofen pumps
- Alternating hemiplegia
- Amputees
- MRSA, VRE
- Psychiatric disorders such as Mental Illness, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, organic personality disorder, atypical psychosis, psychogenic polydipsia, random thought disorder, depression
- Cancer
- Angelman’s Syndrome
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Sleep Apnea
- Anemia
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Hydrocephalus with and without shunts
- Myoclonus
- Neuropathic pain
- Microcephaly
- Hypothyroidism
- Scoliosis and kyphosis
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
- Cornelia DeLange Syndrome
- Blindness and deafness
- Cerebral Vascular Accident
- Oppositional Defiant
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- Nissanfundoplycation
- Poikilothermia, hypothermia
- Glaucoma
- Heart murmur
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Venous stasis
- Hypertension
- Gout
- Organic Brain Syndrome
- Incontinence
- Spina Bifida
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Congenital agenesis of the corpus collusum
- Cellulitis
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Lipomas
Neurofibromatosis- Mitral valve prolapse
- Tourettes
- Chronic conjunctivitis
- Dysphagia
Direct Care Staff Utilize Equipment and Receive Detailed Training Including
- Hydraulic Patient Lifts
- Wheelchairs of all types
- Vital signs
- Standers
- Gait trainers
Positioning and transferring devices such as splints and versaforms- Vagal Nerve Stimulators
- G and J tubes
- Changing tubes
- Psychotropic medications
- Feeding pumps
- Bowel management
- Suprapubic catheters
- Straight cathing males and females
- Peri care
- Oximeters
- Oxygen in all forms
Nebulizers- Vest treatments
- Suctioning, deep and oral
- Epi-pens
- Insulin pens
- Insulin pumps
- Diastat
- Imitrex stat dose injections
- Air pressure relief pads / mattresses
