Resident Programs for Norwell, MA Memory Care

Innovative Memory Care Program

The Learned Environment^SM

Our unique memory care programming, The Learned Environment℠, is curated to stimulate the brain while fostering learning. The Learned Environment℠ centers around a three-track curriculum for “in the moment” or long-term learning. Our curriculum focuses on music, art, and foreign languages.

Residents participate and engage at their own cognitive level while learning a new musical instrument, participating in different genres of art, and hearing or participating in songs, poems, counting, or sayings in another language. The Learned Environment℠ is extremely powerful in elevating mood, engagement, and self-purpose. With our specialized memory care programs, aging gracefully with dementia takes on a whole new meaning.

Music for the Mind

It's been widely studied that music can be therapeutic for individuals with dementia and may reduce agitation and behavioral challenges. Learning a musical instrument can improve both cognitive memory and muscle memory. Music for the Mind introduces new songs and instruments such as the recorder, percussion instruments, tambourine, and ukulele, to name a few. Singing together in a supportive, friendly group is uplifting, enjoyable and hugely therapeutic for people living with dementia and caregivers alike.

Art Therapy

Art can be therapeutic in all stages of life and is particularly helpful for people living with dementia. Our art classes explore creative and imaginative expressions using different mediums of art, including painting, drawing, and sculpture. People experiencing cognitive challenges have been known to find a new talent in creating art. Residents not only benefit from the creative group atmosphere but also from art, which is known to reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, regardless of a person’s skill level. Residents achieve a unique sense of accomplishment with their finished work, and that is extremely powerful.

Foreign Languages

Learning a language increases the volume and density of gray matter, the volume of white matter, and brain connectivity. In older adults, some studies show cognitive benefits beyond languages, such as for working memory. Everyone learns at their own pace, with some residents able to learn phrases or numeric counting in a foreign language while others may participate in hearing and singing a song. Residents will be able to participate in classroom-style foreign language courses. Regardless, all participants can engage and stimulate their brain to learn a new language.

The Cordwainer has partnered with Lingo Flamingo, a not-for-profit organization that provides tailored foreign language classes for older adults and those living with dementia. Founded in Scotland, Lingo Flamingo’s programming offers fun, sensory linguistic experiences to improve the well-being of participants, specifically through building confidence, creating connections between learners, stimulating the mind, and offering something new and exciting.

Every day
is a new day

Our curriculum, designed specifically for residents with dementia, incorporates learning opportunities in our activities of daily living, the environment, and the materials we supply. It helps residents gain purpose and feel daily achievements. It also empowers our team to better manage the complex behavioral and communication challenges dementia care can present.

Aging Gracefully Program

A unique program
offering enhanced care

With Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, care needs may change over time and exceed our all-inclusive care model. Because our goal is for all residents to age in place at The Cordwainer gracefully, we’ve developed an enhanced program for residents needing assistance outside of the traditional care offered.

Aging Gracefully Memory Care Program Services

Our Aging Gracefully Program provides increased care and comfort for the resident who is aging in place. These enhanced services alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety and more one-on-one assistance.

Aging Gracefully Senior Care Services:

Additional team members assigned to enhance well-being
Medication administration more than 4x daily
Daily aromatherapy in the resident’s suite
One-on-one meditation or Reiki services
Personal music therapist
Assistance with full feeding and drinking
Two-person assist with activities of daily living
Incontinence products

The Aging Gracefully Program provides physical and emotional support for you and your loved one’s well-being and comfort. It also promotes resident dignity and autonomy.

Innovative Memory Care Program

The Learned EnvironmentSM