SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE BROUGHT TO YOU BY EVERGREEN PLACE “After my dad died, we discovered my mother couldn’t live on her own,” Evelyn says, explaining that Martin Erdozain’s devoted care of his wife, Julia, had masked from the rest of the family the progression of her dementia. “He had been covering up for her … we hadn’t realized the extent of her decline.” Once widowed, it became obvious, for medical and security reasons, “she needed someone with her around-the-clock.” Evelyn Woods was grieving her father’s death when a dismaying realization deepened her sorrow. ‘Memory care neighborhood’ fosters well-lived life for Alzheimer’s patients Joan Mehaffey and her son, Rick, enjoy bird-watching at Evergreen Place’s indoor aviary . Julia gets that – and so much more – at Evergreen Place. Specifically designed for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, this “memory care neighborhood” provides long-term residential as well as short-term respite and rehabilitati ve services. Safely nestled within Rolling Green Village, is part of a continuum of care for seniors. Rolling Green Village’s 175- acre campus also comprises a variety of independent living residences, assisted living and skilled nursing services. “The Evergreen staff is very caring,” says Evelyn of the interdisciplinary team committed to providing her mother a dignified, meaningful life. “I’m pleased with the way they care for her, take notes, and come up with ways to keep her active and viable. They give her the freedom to do the things that still make her happy. They understand what makes my mom who she is.” Unique by Design Memory disorders are complex, sensory- oriented conditions that create specific safety and communication challenges. Everyone who works at Evergreen Place – from the medical personnel, to the activity coordinators, to the on-site beautician – has the expertise to handle such challenges with sensitivity and compassion. A registered nurse is on site seven days a week, and the high staff-to- resident ratio allows for customized care plans along continued on page 2 Here, Martha Ripple peruses the dresses in a vintage clothing store. A Well-lived