The Varietas® Memory Care Program relies on what we learn about your loved one to comfort and connect with them in a warm and nurturing environment.
The Varietas® Program is a model of care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and age-related memory impairments. Its tenets are proven to maximize the quality of life for these disorders.
The program is designed to create a true therapeutic environment, reducing stressful stimuli and fostering the natural rhythms of each day. A combination of therapeutic and positive stimulation—including expressive arts, exercise, nutrition, reminiscing, and cognitive activities—enhances social engagement with peers, families, and staff members.
Psychosocial interventions improve cognitive abilities, enhance emotional well-being, reduce behavioral symptoms, and promote everyday functioning. We do this through cognitive stimulation, cognitive training, reminiscent therapy, aromatherapy, and music therapy.
Psychosocial Interventions are proven to:
Varietas® staff members undergo specialized training, meet detailed requirements and have applied for regular certification through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). The Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP®) program recognizes the need for standards in Alzheimer's and dementia education. It helps to improve the services provided by healthcare professionals and frontline staff. A state-of-the-art security system also allows residents to live independently while remaining in a safe and secure environment.