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Checklist: Alzheimer’s Care Capabilities
(Please rank each item.)
Category Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important
Provide service in all disease stages
Early      
Middle      

Late

     
Staff

Staff trained and experienced
in managing the disease

      
Initial training      
Ongoing education      
Years of experience      
Staff willing to share information
and listen to concerns		      

Programs in place to provide security and freedom
Key-pad entry and exit      
Personal tracking system      
Locked wing      
Mingle with other residents      
Secure community      
24-hour nurses      
24-hour receptionist      

 

Category Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important

Programs in place to encourage interaction
Interaction with family members      
Interaction with staff      

Interaction with residents who do
not have the disease

     

Design for memory assistance

Residence nameplates      
Personal memory boxes      
Color-clue décor      
Themed imagery      
Design for comfort and orientation
Borderless, subtly patterned carpeting      

“Human-scale” design for comfort,
ease of mobility, greater intimacy
and comfort

     
Quiet areas      
Handrails      
Secure garden      
"Spa" rooms for bathing      
Memory-support programming      

Programs to capture and utilize
your loved one's specific interests