Family Orientation and Support Program

Family in living room singing songs.Alden Courts of Waterford offers a forum for maximum family involvement, as this is vital to the quality of life of your loved one. Studies show family involvement has been associated with better psychological and psychosocial well-being.

Family Orientation Program

  • Group orientation sessions
  • Individual, move-in orientation sessions
  • Activities to help you become familiar with the building, services, and care

Support Groups

  • On-site support group meetings to provide and gain comfort from others who have a loved one living with dementia
  • Establishes a network of support if ever needed
  • Provides information about additional resources

Family Council Meetings

  • Council meetings are held with other family members to provide feedback on care services being delivered and to assist in the continuous growth we strive for

One-on-One Support

  • 1:1 private family support sessions provided as needed by our memory care professionals to ensure privacy and comfort throughout your loved one’s journey

Family Education Nights

  • Educational forums to provide ongoing education to families in navigating the disease process of dementia

Involvement

  • Open invitation to all therapeutic programs and activities provided by our memory care professionals to increase your loved one’s comfort
  • Simple-to-use and stage-appropriate programming and activity supplies for your use to ease the visitation process
  • Easily accessible care products to provide activities of daily living for your loved one
  • Use of the movie room, soda and ice cream shop and family living room areas