Dementia Care

Coping with dementia is challenging and often frightening. At Liberty Nursing Center of Fremont, we understand the complexities of memory impairment and the specialized care needed to create a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for people dealing with every stage of dementia and memory loss.

Care tailored to each resident’s needs
We offer three specific units dedicated to particular stages of dementia. Residents are assessed to ensure they are placed in the most appropriate setting for their needs. Our comfortable, home-like environment includes a security system that allows access for family and friends while keeping residents safe from wandering. Our dementia units are:

Iva M. Sprunk Hall – This 16-bed unit is for those with mild to moderate memory loss who area able to walk and feed themselves most of the time, but may need some assistance with other daily tasks and caring for themselves.

Criteria includes: 
•   Mild to moderate memory loss
•   Doesn’t require extensive medical care
•   Able to walk most of the time
•   Able to manage some self care with assistance
•    Able to feed self most of the time 
•   Can follow instructions related to simple tasks
•   Participates in unit activities
•   Irreversible dementia not related to drugs, alcohol
     or mental illness
•   Exhibits personality and emotional changes such as wandering,
     agitation, anxiety, social isolation, delusions and depression
•   Behaviors that are able to be controlled through
     non-medical/medical interventions

Thomas B. Stahl Hall – This 14-bed unit is for those with moderate to severe memory loss who need more assistance with walking, eating and daily activities.

Criteria includes: 
•   Moderate to severe memory loss
•    Doesn’t require extensive medical care
•   Able to ambulate with one assist
•   Able to manage some self care with assistance
•   Able to feed self with assistance
•   Can follow simple instructions with cueing
•   Benefits from activities whether passive or active participation
•    Irreversible dementia not related to drugs, alcohol
     or mental illness
•    Exhibits personality and emotional changes such as wandering,
     agitation, anxiety, social isolation, delusions and depression
•   Behaviors that are able to be controlled through
     non- medical/medical interventions

Gracie’s Place – This unit has 17 beds and is for those with advanced memory loss who need extensive care and assistance.

Criteria includes: 
•   Moderate to severe memory loss
•   Benefit from structured activity
     programming/living environment
•   Irreversible dementia not related to drugs, alcohol
     or mental illness
•   May need extensive assistance with ambulation/non-ambulatory
•    May require extensive assistance with activities of daily
     living; dependent
•   May be dependent with feeding
•   Behaviors that are able to be controlled through
     non-medical/medical interventions

We understand that each resident’s needs can change as dementia progresses, so residents are moved if they no longer meet the criteria of their unit. 

Activity programs enrich lives
Our philosophy of care focuses on activity programs to keep residents engaged and reduce the need for medication. Our stimulating activities provide interaction for residents and help them structure their time while enhancing their well being by adding purpose and meaning to everyday life.

A caring and compassionate staff
Our state-tested nurse aides are specifically trained to deal with the needs and behaviors of residents with dementia. Providing gentle and supportive care, residents receive the assistance they need while maintaining their dignity and respect. A neuropsychologist and psychiatrist are also available to provide services and consultations, as needed, to help develop the best plan of care for individual residents.

With an ongoing commitment to serving those with dementia, we provide the time and dedication it takes to offer a secure and comforting place to call home.

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