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Trilogy Health Services is introducing a refreshed approach to supporting people living with dementia at Paddock Springs Health Campus in Warsaw, bringing together an innovative model of care and a newly constructed, purpose-built memory care neighborhood designed to support independence, connection and quality of life, according to a provided news release.
Grounded in neuroscience and an understanding of how dementia affects the brain, the support model focuses on identifying the abilities each person continues to have and delivering personalized support.
The new memory care neighborhood has 24 accommodations and is expected to welcome its first resident in mid-November.
Two events will give the Warsaw community an opportunity to experience it directly:
Community members are invited to explore the center during a public open house on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Paddock Springs, 2695 Shelden St. Along with tours, visitors will have an opportunity to experience firsthand how thoughtful environmental design, sensory cues and individualized support can help people living with dementia maintain autonomy, feel confident in their abilities and experience a sense of purpose and usefulness in everyday life, the news release states.
A VIP grand opening for invited community leaders and partners will follow on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. Media are invited to attend for tours, the immersive experience and interview opportunities with Trilogy CEO Leigh Ann Barney and Vice President Cara Skrypchuk, who leads the company’s Memory Care Center of Excellence.
“People living with dementia continue to have interests, purpose and a desire to contribute, and the support they receive should reflect that,” said Barney. “This new memory care neighborhood will allow us to serve more Warsaw-area families with a refreshed approach that will engage each individual in a personalized way.”
Trilogy’s approach begins with getting to know each individual including their life history, relationships, interests and retained abilities. This understanding helps create person-focused support that builds on strengths and the uniqueness of each person, according to the release.
The program and communal-support design were developed with input from those with lived experience alongside a group of international colleagues across healthcare, higher education and other disciplines. The expanded space features intentional color contrast and smart lighting that help people recognize objects and find their way, along with split window shades that reduce glare and distracting views while preserving daylight. All-day dining uses visible food choices and aroma to support independent decisions, while flexible routines allow people to wake naturally and eat breakfast when ready.
People are also encouraged to participate in familiar daily routines – from setting the table to making a cup of coffee – with guidance and support tailored to their abilities and preferences.
“We want to support people in using the abilities and strengths they have,” Skrypchuk said. “Sometimes that means demonstrating a familiar task or offering a visual cue. Sometimes it means stepping back and allowing someone to do it themselves. Understanding that difference helps preserve independence, confidence and purpose.”
Paddock Springs offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, providing support for a range of care needs on one campus.
For more information about Paddock Springs, call 574-658-9455 or visit trilogyhs.com/senior-living/in/warsaw/paddock-springs/.
