At Tamarisk, we are committed to providing the highest quality of specialized care to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment.  To best serve these residents’ needs, we have developed the Renaissance Memory Support Program, located on the ground floor of Tamarisk in a specially designed and dedicated wing.  Renaissance offers nineteen studio and companion apartments.

Program Trademarks:

Philosophy:  Our holistic approach to care, offered by a specially trained, resident focused staff, includes an enriched nutrition and dining program, a personalized plan of care developed with information provided by families, a philosophy that recognizes the importance of preserving dignity, celebrating individuality, encouraging participation, and evoking laughter, trust and love.

Building Design:  A supportive setting and a sensory enhancing environment sets the stage for residents to thrive in a community that nurtures their body, mind, and spirit. Specially chosen color schemes, lighting, and furniture complete the homelike style of this neighborhood.

Typical Day:  State of the art programming is designed for resident involvement, including therapeutic activities that incorporate life skills and experiences such as, exercise, outings, music therapy, cooking and household chores, reminiscence, chorus, spiritual programs, gardening in our heirloom perennial garden and court yard, as well as the Dutch concept of Snoezelen.

• The Renaissance Program is designed to meet the special needs of each resident by personalizing services, fostering their independence and enhancing their self-esteem.

• Programs foster the continuation of familiar activities, interests and social interaction which has been the mainstay of residents’ lives prior to the challenge of memory loss.

• Gentle reminders, structure and support reinforce each resident’s current abilities.

The Renaissance Program at Tamarisk is a community that sets the standard for excellence in Alzheimer’s care - a community like no other.