Help is on the ‘Horizon’

At Manatawny Manor we know that growing older is a milestone many of us will achieve. Unfortunately, some older persons are affected by memory-related conductions such as Alzheimer’s disease, conditions that sometimes require special care.

At Manatawny Manor, we care for residents with memory-related illnesses in two secure settings:

• The Horizons Community in our personal care center
• The Milestones Community in our nursing care center

While offering general personal care or nursing care services, both communities also are designed to encourage residents to lead enjoyable and productive lives through structured activities that meet individual needs. Supervised by its own coordinator, each community is consistently staffed by the same employees, of significant benefit to those with memory-related illnesses..

Horizons personal care

For those residents who are still independent yet need some assistance with daily tasks, Manatawny Manor offers The Horizons Community, a specially designed and secure section of our personal care center. Offering all the services and conveniences of our personal care center including a personal laundry room, The Horizons Community maintains a specialized staff that develops daily routines and weekly themes designed to maintain memory skills and abilities.

Each resident room has a “memory box” on the wall outside its entrance. Families are encouraged to place items familiar to the resident to enhance recollection and infuse feelings of home. Residents enjoy a multi-purpose room, which serves as a dining area, activity room, and a relaxation room. French doors lead to a secure outdoor patio, where residents may enjoy Manatawny Manor’s beautiful surroundings.

Milestones nursing care

The Milestones Community provides services and amenities similar to those offered by our nursing care center. As a secure unit, however, the Milestones Community features consistent staffing by the same employees, who offer programming geared to help residents achieve an optimum level of independence. Residents have their own dining and activities areas, with a secure outdoor courtyard in which to enjoy the spring sun or the fall leaves. Residents benefit from a number of specialized activities and community amenities, which help to make their days satisfying.

Specialized services in both communities:

• Secure unit for residents’ safety
• Specially designed structured activities for residents with memory-related illnesses
• Comfortable homelike setting
• Alzheimer’s support group