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The VARIETAS® Memory Care program is a model of caring for
individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

THE PROGRAM’S MISSION is to maintain independence
and improve quality of life through individualized care,
empowerment, movement and compassion.

CORE VALUES: Dignity • Important vs. Necessary • Socialization • Choices • Service

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT BEHAVIOR BASED ERGONOMIC THERAPIES
The Varietas® Memory Care environment has The Behavior- Based Ergonomics
been tailored to reduce stress on residents.
Residential units and common spaces are Therapies program (BBET)
designed to create a therapeutic milieu and is a non-pharmacological, individualized
reduce stimuli that often lead to agitation. program that reduces cognitive stress
Residential units are purposely smaller than and boredom experienced by memory
typical assisted living apartments, and care residents.
common spaces are arranged to encourage BBET therapies are proven to:
social interaction and sharing. The set-up
passively encourages residents to spend • Improve sleep
more time in the common areas interacting • Improve appetite
with staff, families and other residents. This • Reduce difficult behaviors
“passive-forced socialization” is a Traditions • Reduce medication usage
philosophy of care. • Reduce falls
• Promote engagement in activities
the resident enjoys
• Enhance resident, family and
staff interaction

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