St. Benedict’s Senior Community is a recognized leader in the specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease. We offer a model of excellent care built on the principles of dignity, respect and choice. In addition, we offer a special living area, Benedict Homes, for tenants with memory loss conditions.

Special Care Unit
The Special Care Unit at St. Benedict’s Senior Community provides a safe environment to meet the unique needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia disorders. We provide high-quality care without the use of unnecessary chemical or physical restraints. The unit’s staff is a specially trained, multidisciplinary team that is able to offer an enriched social environment as well as physical care for the distinct needs of the disoriented resident. The resident’s family members are important and are included in the plan of care.

The Special Care Unit includes a wing for those whose wandering puts them at risk. Freedom of movement, socialization and specialized programming provide the environment necessary for residents to achieve their maximum social, mental, physical and spiritual potential.

Benedict Homes
Benedict Homes are designed to embrace the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive disorders. Residents live in small group settings and are supervised 24 hours a day by staff trained to work with people who have memory loss.

This home offers a unique living alternative to individuals whose memory loss affects their safety. Promoting maximum independence in a home setting is a high priority of the Benedict Homes. Residents have the opportunity to take part in familiar activities according to their abilities. Activities focus on each person's life skills and talents that provide a sense of usefulness, pleasure and success.

Alzheimer’s Support Groups
For information about Alzheimer's support groups, meeting times and locations, please visit our Community Services.

About Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease can strike people of all ages—with older adults being the prime target. Alzheimer’s causes confusion and disorientation; people forget where they are, who they are and what is happening around them.

More than four million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. It is estimated that 10 percent of people over age 65 and nearly half of those over 85 are affected. Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, however new treatments for the symptoms of the disease are on the horizon.

Research has shown that effective care and support can improve the quality of life for individuals over the course of the disease.

For a personal introduction to our community or to schedule a tour, please call (320) 252-0010.