Evidence Based Design
Using Research For The Best Possible Outcomes
Evidence-Based design is the process of basing decisions about care and environment on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes. Aria provides a safe and therapeutic environment for resident care and encourages family involvement. We promote efficient team member performance and structured training. Our design elements are constructed to improve the clinical, economic, productivity, satisfaction, and social implications of those we serve.
Over the last 10 years, the practice of senior care has come to recognize the importance of well-designed housing as a foundation to the overall well-being of the senior population. Assisted living communities have evolved to meet the wants and needs of today’s seniors, many of them being more resident-focused. Typically, large assisted-living facilities are located in high traffic commercial areas, have low staff to resident ratios, and have a high turnover rate for staff. Aria offers a personalized approach for your loved ones, focused on care, design, safety, and nutrition.
Our Programs
Inspired Programming
There is clear evidence that a mixture of physical activity, intellectual challenge, life tasks and socialization contribute to living a full life. Our R.I.S.E. program is designed around this evidence and enables seniors to engage in what they enjoy while using their skills in their areas of interest. The goal of the R.I.S.E. program is to improve overall health by increasing resident self-esteem, improving sleep, decreasing anxiety and depression, and minimizing challenging behaviors.
Technology
Technology can significantly influence the aging experience of seniors, including their quality of life, health outcomes, satisfaction and the quality of care they receive. Aria Senior Living offers a clinically proven brain fitness program, social connectedness technologies and a circadian rhythm based lighting system.
Training
Studies demonstrate that caregivers trained specifically in dementia care are able to provide a better quality of life for residents and have increased confidence, productivity, and job satisfaction. The caregivers at Aria Senior Living receive the Alzheimer’s Association CARES® training and essentiALZ® individual certification.
Environmental Design
“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us.” These famous words were uttered by Winston Churchill and hold true for Aria. We have created a welcoming, caring and comfortable home that is committed to the well-being of those who share their lives with us.
Safety
Aria Senior Living is committed to promoting a culture of safety. This is completed through resident and staff education, induction cook tops, alarmed egresses, availability of specially designed surfaces- such as pressure relieving devices- that effectively prevent the development of pressure ulcers in high risk patients, ongoing resident assessments, and evidence based fall prevention programs such as Tai Chi.
Mindful Dining
We all know that what you eat can affect the health of your heart. There is now evidence that the same is true for your brain. We offer a variety of menu options and encourage our residents to participate in menu planning and meal preparation, even if that means sitting in kitchen and engaging in conversation.
Care
At times, basic activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing, can be stressful for seniors. Aria Senior Living works to reduce these behaviors by utilizing evidence-based findings. A few of which include: listening to music during bathing; individually tailored interventions that focus on resident capabilities; presenting clothing in sequential order, and medication administration.
Faith and Spirituality
No matter your religious belief, you can fill your spiritual need at Aria Senior Living. Spirituality and Faith are important aspects of life. Aria believes in living a spiritual life and wants to accompany you on the path you chose to follow.