- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Bring a smile to a senior-help with activities
ORGANIZATION: North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
15 people are interested
North Ridge is looking for volunteers to help with resident activities. This includes things such as leading Bingo, reading, painting nails, singing songs, playing an instrument , etc. Anything you would like to do with someone, is an activity. Honoring the aging life is very important to us, and volunteers make this possible; you are all very appreciated!
Please contact Rebecca at 505-323-8800 for more information.
More opportunities with North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About North Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Location:
8101 Palomas Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, US
Mission Statement
"Committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents, while honoring the experience of aging."
Description
Our care philosophy, Meaningful Moments, is a distinctive program that takes a holistic approach to caring for individuals who are struggling with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia. The Meaningful Moments program philosophy places a strong emphasis upon:
-becoming very familiar with each resident's life story
-honoring the person as an individual
-recognizing that we are caring for the "whole person"; physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually
-Focusing on remaining abilities while minimizing disability
-creating a partnership of caring that includes the resident, family members, and facility staff
-understanding that a person living with dementia can continue to experience life in a meaninful way
-using sensitivity and creativity to incorporate spontaneous moments of meaning and joy into the resident's daily routines
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8101 Palomas Ave. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training