MUMBAI , INDIA / SENIOR LIVING / AUGUST 22nd 2013
A1 Snehanjali , A Silver InningsTM Assisted Living Elder Care Home , Transforming lives to mitigate loneliness,helplessness, and boredom .
On 17th Aug 2013 Silver InningsTM opened “A1
Snehanjali”, its first 24 x 7 assisted living facility in a
care-home for seniors, who do not need constant medical intervention or
nursing home care. The care-home is located at historic town of Nalasopara (West Rly),
which is about 50 km from Mumbai in western suburb. It is accessible from
Nalasopara, as well as from Vasai and Virar railway station on western suburbs.
Sanjeevani Hospital, Cardinal Gracious Hospital, Alliance and Riddhi Siddhi
Hospital are within emergency access. This fabulous bungalow with a garden and
home-like atmosphere will accommodate maximum of 13 seniors. Silver InningsTM a Social Enterprise was
founded in 2008 and since then it has committed to ensure that ageing
gracefully becomes a positive and rewarding experience for all seniors.
At A1 Snehanjali , mission is to help elders and their family
members to overcome the challenges of ageing and show them the way to transform lives to mitigate loneliness,
helplessness and boredom and live with dignity in their silver years.
The nurturing and trained professional staff is
dedicated to provide all residents with highest level of quality and expert
services. Families subscribing to their service will be assured peace of mind;
knowing that their loved one is enjoying his/her best days of “Silver Years” at
A1 Snehanjali. A
therapeutic and secure environment will be provided to the residents along with
non-pharmacological interventions if required.
A1
Snehanjali has created package of integrated amenities that is designed to provide
seniors with most of the service required to lead a normal home-like life. It offers both personalized and
group programs and services that focus on stimulating mind, body and
soul.
General Principles of Caring for Residents at A1 Snehanjali :
• Person Centered Care
• Dignity & Respect
• Communication
• Independence
• Privacy
• Safety
Unique Features of A1 Snehanjali:
What is Snehanjali care?
The power of loving
touch has proved to have calming effect on seniors and decreases the need for
psychiatric medication. Massage along with soothing music will be provided to
seniors as part of Snehanjali care depending upon need.
What is Dementia care?
We have trained our
staff at A1 Snehanjali, to provide care for persons
challenged with dementia. This involves redirection, engagement, stimulation,
simplifying complex tasks and speaking to seniors at slow pace in an
appropriate tone. Brain fitness will be promoted using games, puzzles,
crosswords etc. The facility has a secured environment that enables persons
with dementia to stroll freely in a protected and supervised setting.
What is Parkinson’s Care?
Seniors with
Parkinson’s disease will undergo a range of motion exercises daily to prevent
contractures and maintain their mobility. Staff at A1 Snehanjali will
ensure that durable medical equipment such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs are
used by the senior to assist with ambulation and prevent falls.
What Social Services will be available?
Silver Innings TM is well known for linking seniors with
available community resources based on needs. Seniors at “A1 Snehanjali” will be taken on field trips to
community events or people from community will visit regularly. They can
participate in a variety of activities such as yoga, arts and crafts and Chai
Social (Tea chats).
What Nutrition will be provided?
A1
Snehanjali understands the
importance of nutrition. It has direct impact on health, socialization and
well-being of seniors. A healthy, nutritious, vegetarian low fats diet rich in
proteins with fruits, vegetables etc. as advised by experienced dietician, will
be provided to the seniors daily to promote healthy ageing.
Silver
Innings is Social Enterprise. 10% of profit earned from this initiative will be
spent for funding activities of ‘Silver Inning Foundation’, an NGO dedicated
for Senior Citizens.
Inspiration: The
Eden Alternative ®
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