Our mission of care and compassion extends to serving those with memory loss.
The Harmony program at Notre Dame du Lac is designed to meet the unique needs of those with memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. We provide both a comfortable, homelike setting, as well as the supportive care necessary to insure our resident’s safety, dignity and quality of life.
The fundamental qualities of the Harmony Program are:
Safe, secure and comfortable environment
Structured and consistent routine
Personalized Care
The Harmony Program offers:
- Dignified care that is loving, supportive and secure
- Nurturance for the esthetic self in a beautifully landscaped, secured courtyard
- Quiet space for the heart in the private chapel for prayer, meditation and relaxation
- Peace of mind with elevated staff-resident ratios 24 hours a day
- The protection of routine safety checks round the clock
- Healthy eating with three nutritious meals a day and frequent snacks
- The security of consistency with medication reminders
- Enhanced self-worth with two hours daily assistance with personal grooming
- Sense of calm through cleanliness and organization supported by daily housekeeping services
- Specialized, appropriate care by dementia-trained staff
- Care for the whole family through monthly potluck suppers and support group meetings
- Continued physical conditioning through exercise and wellness programs
- Inner tranquility through weekly music therapy
- Cognitive stimulation through specially designed activities that address the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative needs of our residents
- Social engagement in Notre Dame du Lac’s lively community through amenities including beauty and barber shop, gift shop, main chapel, daily mass 6 times per week, daily activity calendar and walking paths
