DISCOVER A
NEW DIRECTION
IN MEMORY CARE
Welcome
New Directions, Vantage Point Retirement Living’s exclusive memory care program, offers a person living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias a totally new perspective on memory care.
The program focuses on evidence- and research-based programming that is backed by an understanding, consistent, and supportive team.
New Directions is provided within The Compass Memory Care™, which are neighborhoods specially designed to provide a safe, secure environment that promotes a sense of belonging and purpose for our residents.
Our Neighborhoods
From the time you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a community that is thoughtfully designed through every inch.
Using neuroscience – and sociology-based research from experts in the field, our neighborhoods are designed to reduce the strength and frequency of symptoms attributed to Alzheimer’s, such as agitation and anxiety.
The use of evidence-based deign principles enables us to provide residents a higher quality of life by providing a living environment with:
A Comfortable & Homelike Setting
Centrally Located Activity Centers
Beautiful, Secure Outdoor Space
Lifestyle & Learning Stations
An Abundance of Natural Light
Inviting, Family-Style Lounges
Our Philosophy
In The Compass Memory Care, family is the foundation of everything that we do. As part of a family-owned organization, these values extend to how we hire and train our team members, to how we engage with residents and support their loved ones. It’s the thread that connects every fiber of life in the neighborhood.
Our New Directions program reflects the culmination of over 25 years of passion and experience in memory care. Each detail of daily experience for our residents has been thoughtfully developed to elicit the highest quality of life, no matter where they may be in their journey through memory loss.
Here, we believe that when team members and loved ones work together, the highest quality of life is achieved for our residents. As one unit, these three components create a family-like support system that enable each individual to thrive, excel, and do their best for each other – just like family.
We use our DISCOVER acronym as the basis for the foundational principles that guide us every day:
Dignity
Maintaining a resident’s dignity is central to everything we do.
Individualized
Recognizing that every resident is on their own unique journey, our care and programs are specifically tailored to their cognitive abilities & strengths.
Space & Pace
The extent of participation in activites and daily life at the community are unique to every resident. What works for one resident may not work for another.
Choice
Here, we embrace and respect every resident’s freedom of choice, especially when the answer is ‘no.’ When offered choice, residents feel empowered, respected, and valued.
Opportunity
Each day is an opportunity for residents to still do the things they love.
Value
All residents deserve to feel that they add value to the daily lives of those around them – including fellow residents, team members, and loved ones.
Experiences
We don’t just offer activities, we offer experiences designed to give each day meaning.
Respect
We valie the wishes and fgeelings of residents and loved ones at all times.
Our Itinerary
Residents Chart their Own Course
Every day is as unique as the fingerprints of our residents. Our approach to programming provides residents with engaging and meaningful activities specifically tailored to their cognitive abilities and strengths.
Our innovative approach is personalized based on specific needs and includes everything from proper nutrition and a general fitness program to sensory stimulation exercises, recreational outings, and time for learning and cultural activities. It’s something we like to call structured fluidity, where we build programming that will benefit residents’ holistic wellness, but offer choice and honor individuality.
Your Family, Our Commitment
Navigating memory loss may be one of the hardest things to experience, whether it’s the person living with dementia or a family member. Days can be challenging and exhausting, and they will still be at times even when your loved one moves to The Compass Memory Care™. But days will also be rewarding and fulfilling.
At Compass, we don’t believe in sharing our philosophy with rose-colored glasses. Memory impairment is very real, very challenging, very hard, but also very rewarding. We can only commit and strive to provide you and your loved one with more good days than bad days.
We’re Committed to:
> Transparency and being your loved one’s advocate
> Making sure caregivers receive the support they need
> Improving relationships between residents and loved ones
> Being the best we can be, so we can be the best for those we serve
Our Communities
Limerick
PA
Chester Springs
PA
Lewes
DE
Middletown
DE
Coming Soon to Radnor, PA
The Compass Memory Care™ is a program developed and managed by Vantage Point Retirement Living.
