New LifeStyles - New York

Winter/Spring 2014

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RESIDENTIAL CARE Spring Valley continued Rudolph Steiner Fellowship Foundation 241 Hungry Hollow Rd (845)356-8494 33 AH STATEN ISLAND Eger Harbor House 110 Meisner Ave (718)979-1800 75 EHP Harbor Terrace Adult Care & Asst Living 110 Henderson Ave (718)727-8100 427 AH Lakeside Manor Home for Adults 797 Brighton Ave (718)720-9600 200 AH SS Cosmas & Damian Adult Home 2099 Forest Ave (718)720-8800 270 AH WEST BABYLON WHITE PLAINS Sunrise Of West Babylon 580 W Montauk Hwy (631)422-8500 109 AH Bristal At White Plains, The 305 North St (914)681-1800 190 EHP Sunrise Of Staten Island 801 Narrows Rd (718)727-8498 121 EHP WEST SAYVILLE SYOSSET Maple Rest 61 Rollstone Ave (631)589-4840 27 AH Christian Fellowship House 369 Split Rock Rd (516)922-6040 45 AH WESTBURY Amber Court at Westbury 3400 Brush Hollow Rd (516)334-3838 225 AH TUCKAHOE Fountains at RiverVue 1 Rivervue Pl (914)768-6000 141 AH VALHALLA New Broadview Manor Home for Adults Fieldstone at Westchester 70 Father Capodanno Blvd Meadows (718)273-8900 200 AH 55 Grasslands Rd (914)989-7878 12 EHP The Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury 117 Post Ave (516)333-9828 136 EHP Kensington, The 100 Maple Ave (914)390-0080 130 AH White Plains Guest Home for Adults 32 Ridgeview Ave (914)949-8984 15 AH YONKERS Five Star Premier Residences Of Yonkers 537 Riverdale Ave (914)709-1234 124 AH EHP St Michael's Home 3 Lehman Ter (914)476-3374 60 AH Sunrise Of Crestwood 65 Crisfield St (914)395-3500 116 AH Westchester Center For Ind & Asst Living 75 Stratton St S (914)787-7400 195 AH YORKTOWN HEIGHTS Country House in Westchester, The 2000 Baldwin Rd (914)962-3625 88 AH Palisades Gardens 185 Palisade Ave (914)966-1300 106 AH See legend on page 66. Helpful Communication Hints for the Caregiver of Those with Alzheimer's 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Use concrete, literal, positive phrases Give one step instructions Always use a calm voice Limit options – too many choices can overwhelm Ask one question at a time and WAIT for an answer Validate their feelings about losses or frustrations Limit wording – too many words are confusing Make your verbal and non-verbal messages the same Move slowly – sudden movements may frighten them Stand or sit in front of the person and make eye contact before speaking Use gestures and movements to supplement your point Make tasks fun – use singing, joking, or silliness Allow the person to say "no", then re-approach later Ask for help. If you are tired and stressed the person will feel this and react negatively Don't stop trying! Provided by Barton House UnCommon Alzheimer's Care 38

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