MEMORY CARE AT COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Compassionate, Person-Centered Support for Individuals Living with Dementia
At Columbine Health Systems, we understand that memory loss affects not just individuals but entire families. Our memory care services are rooted in empathy, respect, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those living with dementia. Through innovative approaches and community partnerships, we provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual’s needs.
Why Choose Columbine for Memory Care?
Columbine Health Systems utilizes the SPECAL® (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer’s) method, developed by the Contented Dementia Trust. This approach views dementia as a disability that can be managed positively, rather than a disease to be fought. Key principles include:
- Understanding the individual’s perspective: Recognizing that the person with dementia is the expert on their own experience.
- Maintaining well-being: Focusing on emotional comfort and minimizing distress.
- Using the “Photograph Album” analogy: Helping individuals access positive memories to support current well-being.
By implementing the SPECAL® method, we aim to:
- Increase confidence and reduce anxiety.
- Minimize the need for medication.
- Enable individuals to remain in their own homes longer.
- Ease transitions into different care settings.
Partnership with Dementia Together
We are proud to partner with Dementia Together, a northern Colorado nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating joy and building connections for those living with dementia and their care partners. Through this collaboration, we offer:
- Education: Sharing practical strategies and insights to support care partners and professionals.
- Enrichment: Providing social engagement opportunities that bring joy and purpose.
- Community Support: Fostering belonging and resilience—for every stage of the journey.
Together, we strive to make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception.
Our Memory Care Services
- Personalized Care Plans: Each resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their unique needs, preferences, and life history.
- Secure Living Environments: Our facilities are designed with safety in mind, featuring secure entrances, monitored common areas, and easy-to-navigate layouts to promote independence while ensuring security.
- Trained and Compassionate Staff: Our caregivers receive specialized training in dementia care techniques, including the SPECAL® method, to provide empathetic and effective support.
- Family Involvement and Support: We encourage family participation in care planning and offer resources and support groups to assist loved ones in their caregiving journey.
Support and Connection at Every Step
Partnership with Dementia Together
We are proud to partner with Dementia Together, a northern Colorado nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating joy and building connections for those living with dementia and their care partners. Through this collaboration, we offer:
- Education: Sharing practical strategies and insights to support care partners and professionals.
- Enrichment: Providing social engagement opportunities that bring joy and purpose.
- Community Support: Fostering belonging and resilience—for every stage of the journey.
Together, we strive to make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception.
Our Memory Care Services
Personalized Care Plans
Each resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their unique needs, preferences, and life history.
Secure Living Environments
Our facilities are designed with safety in mind, featuring secure entrances, monitored common areas, and easy-to-navigate layouts to promote independence while ensuring security.
Trained and Compassionate Staff
Our caregivers receive specialized training in dementia care techniques, including the SPECAL® method, to provide empathetic and effective support.
Family Involvement and Support
We encourage family participation in care planning and offer resources and support groups to assist loved ones in their caregiving journey.
Familiar Faces. Thoughtful Routines.
Compassionate Care That Honors Every Moment
At Columbine Commons, assisted living is more than just support—it’s about enhancing quality of life. Our services are designed to provide comfort, promote independence, and ensure well-being, so you can enjoy each day with confidence.
With housekeeping, scheduled transportation, wellness programs, and daily social activities, we take care of all the details, allowing you to live fully, with the just right level of support.
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If you or a loved one is navigating the challenges of dementia, we’re here to help. Our compassionate team is ready to provide support, answer questions, and guide you through the available options.
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