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Living the Life

Belmont Village … Comfort and Care to Florida

BY BARBARA R. FALLON company’s pioneer project in South agement suggests décor, activities,
Florida and it opened the door for a menus and programs personalized to
Belmont Village offers stunning ocean unique joint venture partnership with make them feel comfortable and familiar.
views, culinary delights, fitness programs Baptist Health that will lead to future “Fresh food choices, yoga, tai chi or
and a range of health, support and social development in the region. This prime educational programs, and common
activities, in an exquisitely decorated and location combines state-of-the-art areas to socialize with neighbors and
architecturally designed premier senior knowledge of senior health specialists families are essential to residents’ happi-
living complex fashioned for independ- with the ultimate in amenities and assis- ness. They enjoy our diverse staff, of all
ent, assisted living and award-winning tance. The 24/7 clinical and social staff ages, who are familiar with the area,
memory care. can help residents with their lifestyle interested in our community and bring a
With that description alone it sounds needs no matter what level of assistance youthful enthusiasm and seasoned wis-
like more than 200 residents are living is necessary to support engagement in a dom to the job every day. We were over-
the life but read on … there is so much meaningful relationship with spouses, whelmed with the quality and quantity
more. Founder and CEO Patricia Will family members and friends as they set (600+ responses for 200 job opportuni-
used her own frustrating personal expe- out on this stage of life. ties) of respondents when we hosted our
rience to change the paradigm of aging job fair,” Buck explained, “and know our
from an exercise in denial to a reward René Buck All About the People residents will bond with them in a mutu-
and opportunity for seniors and their Executive Director René Buck was ally beneficial relationship.”
families. It has become her career of pas- tapped to lead this brand-new senior As to future trends, Buck commented
sion since 1997. With her MBA from community style of living based on more that technology is ever present from elec-
Harvard, Mrs. Will continues to learn than 20 years of expertise in the hospital- tronic health records to staff reminders re
and contribute by serving on several ity industry internationally and most medical management and new products
Boards including the USC Davis School recently in Florida. to alert staff and senior partners when
of Gerontology, Argentum, Texas According to Buck, building a success- help is needed or an event is planned.
Assisted Living Association and the ful center for longevity is dependent on a “Seniors remain one of the fastest
American Seniors Housing Association. balance of the 3 P’s Product, People and growing users of technology and we stay
“We developed relationships in the Process. “I pull from my roots as a former abreast of current technology and Wi-Fi
medical and hospitality circles to merge pastry chef and my recipe for team build- capabilities to keep seniors active and in-
the best of both worlds and sought guid- ing basically consists of measuring each touch,” he said. “Additionally, our
ance from experts in gerontology at lead- ingredient precisely. We blend, knowl- expansive licensure and programming
ing universities AND from seniors and edge, emotion, sensitivity and capabili- make it easy for our residents to age in
their families. Because people change ties, compensate fairly and provide train- place, providing a long-term solution to
over time, we knew it would be impor- ing and support in the upholding values couples with differing care needs.”
tant to be able to adapt our programming of the Belmont Village culture. Our own- The 1031 Seminole Drive, Fort
and our environment. We took all that Patricia Will ers and operators surround themselves Lauderdale newest location built and
we had learned - all of these great ideas - with a knowledgeable management team designed from ground up, is scheduled
and built a community around it. Now by learnings from the Hilton School of and the result is a stable vested work to host ribbon cutting and several open
there are 31 communities coast to coast Hospitality and knowledge base of force, with low turnover and many pro- houses focused on prospective residents
and in Mexico,” Will said. Universities and health care gerontology motions from within. The line staff is and community business introductions
Belmont Village owners and manage- experts to introduce a village of social, closest to our customers and we listen to beginning in mid-March. Residents will
ment teams continue to absorb new ideas physical and psychological resilience them and share ideas for improvement or begin to move in on April 1st.
by working hand in glove with business where residents aged 55 + experience the change on a regular basis,” he summa-
and industries focused on seniors. “We joys of living independently or with rized. For more information or tours, visit
drink from a fire hose of innovation and deliberate therapeutic programs to help He recognizes that many residents and www.belmontvillage.com/fortlauderdale or
expertise,” she remarked. alter or slow the trajectory of cognitive or prospective residents who seek the bene- call (954) 524-8500
Belmont Village brings its national rep- physical decline if necessary. fits of this Florida climate have roots in and ask for René directly.
utation to Fort Lauderdale underpinned Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale is the the East and Midwest. Accordingly, man-

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