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These are just some of the problems striking those with
Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Imagine entire portions of
your memory disappearing unpredictably and you will begin to understand some
of the fear, frustration and powerlessness caused by these debilitating
diseases of the mind. We believe
that preserving the dignity of our residents and surrounding them with
understanding and love is central to their care. This approach not only helps
those suffering from dementia but eases the burden of care and feeling of
helplessness often experienced by family and friends. The Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion is a facility specializing
in the care of people with dementia. We provide care through all stages of
this condition, from the earliest to the most advanced. Since we opened in
1982 as a traditional seniors care facility, our role has changed
considerably. We've adapted and grown with the challenge of caring for seniors
with dementia, surrounding them with understanding and love. But love is not enough. It cannot provide the funding we
need to continue this valuable work. While government funding through the
Capital Health Region makes provisions for our day to day operations, it is
not enough to allow us to create an environment that reflects the latest
knowledge in dementia care. Establishing small, home-like settings is
particularly valuable for our residents and particularly costly for us.
Fortunately, through fundraising by the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion
Foundation, we have been able to provide many comforts for our residents,
including therapeutic gardens, home furnishings and a van for transportation. We are proud of our facility, which has attracted the attention of dementia experts from around the world, and are eager to continue to provide the best care possible for our residents. |
Our Environment Our facility currently is home to 76 residents with
moderate to severe dementia and 47 residents who are either physically
frail or suffer mild cognitive impairment.
Our goal has been to create a warm, home-like atmosphere by
grouping residents into small families of eight to twelve. Colour coding
helps cue residents to their location and establishes boundaries of
privacy for other residents. Decor is restful, designed to eliminate any
institutional atmosphere. Above all, the Board and Staff believe we should treat each other, our residents, families and volunteers with respect, integrity and openness. We encourage harmonious living by respecting religious, racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. Our team based approach unites families, staff and volunteers in a spirit of cooperation Together, we arrive at decisions concerning the well-being of each resident.
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