Memory Care at Chartwell Wescott in Edmonton
Chartwell Wescott is an upscale residence offering Memory Living in a secure neighbourhood of our retirement community, providing specialized care and support for seniors living with dementia. Our residents benefit from personalized care in a supportive setting, with access to personalized life enrichment programs, shared meals with staff, and engaging group outings—all focused on enhancing daily living and quality of life.
Explore our special program features for seniors living with dementia in Edmonton
Chartwell Wescott’s Memory Living Neighbourhood includes the following specialized programs and services to maximize your loved one’s comfort and well-being:
- High staff-to-resident ratios
- Secure and interactive setting with 24-hour supervision
- Staff training in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) to help them understand and cater to the unique needs of our residents living with dementia
- Specialized life-enrichment programming, supportive and nutritious dining experience and group outings
- Flexible routines that balance structure with spontaneity
- Person-centred care plans reflective of residents’ unmet needs, abilities, and interests
- Dedicated Memory Living Manager and Social Worker to support families
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Explore Chartwell’s Memory Living program
Interested in learning more about the care, services, and unique features of our Memory Living program? Download our brochure today!
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Learn about our unique approach to memory care in Edmonton
At Chartwell Wescott, we take a person-centred approach to memory care that empowers our trained and caring staff to establish strong social connections with residents in order to foster trust and familiarity. This means learning about your loved one’s likes and dislikes, how they express their feelings, and partnering with you on your loved one’s life history. We take these important steps to better understand someone’s story and form meaningful relationships, which therefore leads to a better quality of life for our residents living with dementia.
Hear about our support for families of residents living with dementia
We know that caring for a loved one living with dementia can be a challenging and emotional journey—yet a rewarding one too. That’s why to better support the families of our residents, we have a dedicated Social Worker on-site to provide orientation, facilitate family conferences and deliver counseling services if desired. We encourage you to drop by any time to speak with our Memory Living Manager—we’re here to help you, too!
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