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Sundance in KatySunDAnCE PrEMiEr MEMOry CArESnEW OPEning in KATy, TEXAS
Ask the ExpertWhAT iS A gOOD CArEgiVEr TO rESiDEnTrATiO AnD Why?
Q&AQ: My mothers doctor has said that shemay orget to swallow over time. Howcan that happen?A: Your concern is a common one, thoughorgetting to swallow is not entirelyaccurate. Over time, the myelin thatinsulates the neurons in the brain degradesand this lead to a loss o inormation
as it is conducted rom one area o thebrain to another. Tis is why people havememory loss, diculty fnding theirwords and, also, trouble swallowing withmany chronic or progressive neurologicadiseases... (continued inside)
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Q&ABy AnDrEA MOriAn
Q: My mothers doctor has said that she
may forget to swallow over time. How can that
happen?
A: Your concern is a common one, thoughforgetting to swallow is not entirely accurate.
Over time, the myelin that insulates the
neurons in the brain degrades and this lead to a
loss of information as it is conducted from one
area of the brain to another. Tis is why people
have memory loss, difficulty finding their
words and, also, trouble swallowing with many
chronic or progressive neurological diseases..
he information that helps a person to
swallow is just not conducted eciently and
eectively in some people over time. Tis can
lead to food and liquid entering the airway
and lungs instead of the esophagus. As this
occurs over time, it can lead to aspiration
pneumonia. While that is the rather simplied
version of the cause of a swallowing problem,
the things that this problem leads to are of
much greater concern to most families. For
some, they, unfortunately, do not learn of this
possibility until a family member admits to the
hospital with aspiration pneumonia. Te most
important thing to know is that long before
that happens, your family member has options
and an advance directive can be a powerful
tool to help your family exercise their wishes
even after the disease process has progressed.
Before choosing one option or another, you
can speak with a speech-language pathologist
who is an expert in swallowing disorders. She
should be able to direct you to the most current
evidence and explain the options available to
you and your familys specic situation.
Sundance is pleased to announce the opening of our newest communi
in Katy, exas. With their opening they have several community even
planned. hey have already had a panel discussion entitled Sandwi
Generation Stress Management. he panel consisted of experts on thera
techniques to assist families managing their aging parents as well as raisi
their own families. Upcoming events include a similar panel discussion
financial experts, a caregiver conference at Epiphany Catholic Church
Katy Chamber ribbon cutting and on April 18 th they will celebrate with
Grand Opening Event.
Sundance Premier Memory CareNew Katy OpeningBy AMAnDA BAiLEy
Ask the ExpertWhat is a good caregiver to resident ratio and whyBy JACQuELin hiLTOn, rn
Sundance uses a 6:1 ratio on the morning shift and 7:1 for the remaind
of the day. We simply feel that the typical nursing home ratio of 12:1
overwhelming for both the caregivers and the residents. With a low ratio w
are able to provide them with a more intimate care environment, addressi
personal, social, medical, & family connections. For example, our caregive
dine with our residents to accomplish goals such as assessing eating patter
and any changes to those patterns. In a setting where the ratio is higher, th
are not allowed the time to sit and visit with the residents and observe the
crucial changes. Here at Sundance we have a standard of excellence th
each of us strive to uphold to provide the best possible quality of life for o
residents.
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Our Mission
Who We Are
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Our mission is to gloriy God and to provide local communities access to premier
memory care services and state-o-the art care acilities which incorporate the newest,
most innovative approaches to care or memory loss and dementia.
At Sundance, you will fnd warmth, acceptance, and above all, patience. Each one our
qualifed caregivers has made a personal commitment to serve in this rewarding feld. Tis
passion, in combination with special training in the intricacies o memory loss caretaking
strategies, creates a level o care unmatched in the communities we serve.
As a member o the Sundance amily, as a amily member entrusting us with the care o
your loved one, you will eel confdent that our sta is giving your loved one the care and
attention they deserve. And more importantly, each time you come to visit, you will see
our commitment to the humanity, dignity and well being o every resident entrusted in
our care.Above all, we pride ourselves in assuming a role o support and guidance with the
amilies we serve. Te journey o dementia and Alzheimers is dicult and challenging.
Let Us Walk ogether.
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