A New Year, A New Way to Think About Senior Care
As the only registered Eden Alternative facility in Cedar Rapids, we are often asked to define our unique philosophy of care. You can see it reflected in the way we treat our Elders and in everything we do. It motivates us to provide better care and become better care partners. But what exactly is the Eden Alternative Philosophy? Understanding the Eden Alternative Philosophy Simply put, the Eden Philosophy is an alternative approach to senior care. Traditionally, long-term care facilities are stigmatized as places of frailty and waiting. The Eden Alternative Philosophy seeks to turn this idea on its head and create a new kind of care environment. Through this approach, care facilities become human habitats that treat more than just physical ailments—they address the human need for emotional and spiritual fulfilment. Aging is often seen as a period of decline, but we view it as another step in the continuous…
You Are Cordially Invited!
You’re invited to the West Ridge Care Center’s Christmas Parties! Details below: