How do residents spend the day?
Our entire staff spends the day making residents happy. We offer music and art therapy led by professionals. You will find pets and children visiting St. Andrews. Exercise, walks in the garden, trips out to lunch, or rides in our van all fill our days. Our beauty shop is part of our "glamour days," and we enjoy projects such as making bird feeders. If you look around, you may even see us at our local ice cream shop. We enjoy celebrating life.

Can residents go outdoors?
Many activities take place in the garden. We plant flowers and vegetables. You will find people planting, watering, weeding and some will just "smell the roses." You will see families having picnics and enjoying fruit from the trees in our orchard. Our garden is fenced and locked, which allows residents to spend time outside.

Can residents be awake and out of their rooms at night?
We have staff that is awake and available to meet the needs of our residents. We offer snacks, watch "old time movies," and gently re-direct back to sleep.

What type of staff training do you offer?
All employees receive ongoing specialized training that promotes caregiving with respect and sensitivity to individual differences. Our staff meets monthly with Joyce Beedle, RN, BSN, for intensive training sessions. Ms. Beedle is a specialist in Alzheimer's caregiver education with 13 years of experience, and she is available as our consultant. Our RN, Janet Hofman, also has monthly training sessions for all nursing staff.

Do you have any other professional consultants to assist your staff?
Dr. Harry Krulewitches is our Director of Medical Services. Our "Dr.K" visits weekly to see his patients and to consult with our nursing staff regarding their care. We also work closely with The Alzheimer's Association, which offers wonderful support for the family and friends of residents.