NOVEMBER 2023

PRESS RELEASE

LEGACY SENIOR LIVING ROLLS OUT TRAINING PROGRAM TO GUARANTEE QUALITY CARE AND SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA

Cleveland, Tenn. (Nov. 2024) — Legacy Senior Living has rolled out a training program for team members working with residents who have dementia or Alzheimer’s. The specific, hands-on training equips caregivers and nurses with the necessary tools to care for residents with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in a gentle, loving and knowledgeable approach.

The extensive three-day training is led by Renita Carnes, Director of Culture and Training, who is certified by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. The course covers topics such as diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, nutrition, activities and communication. The training is designed to help Legacy’s care team understand the inner workings of someone with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

“Caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a daunting task at times. We want to provide the best possible care for our residents by equipping our team members with a thorough and specific training,” Renita Carnes says. “Only by understanding what these residents go through each day, can our team members be fully equipped to serve our residents with the highest quality of care.”

The training is offered to all Legacy communities every 6 months to renew certifications and train new team members. Legacy Senior Living is committed to serving the Greatest Generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity.

The bi-annual training for team members is just one of the many features that makes living at a Legacy community unique. The Harbor utilizes a life enrichment program, “The Purposeful Day”, which was created by co-founders, Barry Ray and Bryan Cook. “The Purposeful Day” program is designed to meet the specific needs of each resident and to continue giving them purpose in their later stages of life. The Harbor was also designed with a 1950’s theme, color scheme and décor that takes residents back to a happier time in life.