Private homes for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's
Where Reimagining Dementia Is Possible!
Circle of Life Alzheimer's Homes Earns National “Excellence in Care” Distinction from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced that Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes, in Prescott, AZ, has been named a national “Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction.” Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes is the Only Care Setting in Arizona to Currently Hold This Distinction.
Our Care
The whole house revolves around them.
Person Direct Care
We follow recommendations of the American Alzheimer's Society, significantly supplemented with our own research and personal experiences.
Services
We serve three daily home cooked meals and three daily snacks that are delicious and meet the specific dietary needs of each of our residents.
Residences
Circle of life fully recognizes the importance of the resident's need for maintaining strong relationships with friends and family.
Embracing Their Reality
Grace struggles to communicate with her dad in this short film about dementia caregiving. Nothing she tries seems to work, and the advice she's read about just hasn't been practical. She then learns about Embracing Their Reality™ from a friend and realizes how it revolutionizes her relationship with her father. Learn more about the film on embracingtheirreality.com
Recent Articles
Advocating for Change: Our Mission for Better Alzheimer Care in Arizona
In the heart of Prescott, Arizona, a true champion for Alzheimer’s care is making a difference! Meet Susan Wielechowski, the passionate owner of Circle of Life Alzheimer Homes, who is not only transforming the lives of her residents but also advocating for systemic change in how we care for those with dementia. Recently featured in a KJZZ article, Susan has joined forces with other dedicated advocates to tackle the pressing issue of the pre-screening admission tool used for Alzheimer’s patients. Their mission? To urge Arizona lawmakers to revamp this tool to better serve individuals and families navigating the complexities of dementia care.
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Benefits of Musical Therapy For Dementia Care
Read more about the benefits of musical therapy and how it is making an impact in dementia care and offering hope to dementia patients and their families.
Meeting the unique needs of an individual AND their loved-ones.
Circle of Life Alzheimer's Homes is an organization whose sole focus is to uphold the dignity and respect of those afflicted with dementia. The goal is achieved by combining the contributions of all involved:
- Residents
- Family members, and
- Caregiving staff.
We have approached caregiving with that focus, from the time of our founding. In 2009, Sue Wielechowski started her first residential home in New Jersey when caring for her aunt Dorothy.
Smaller Is Better
Why have smaller homes have fared better than the "big box" facilities during this pandemic?
With a higher caregiver to resident ratio, consistent staffing, our small home environment is able to safely monitor and track all visitors. Our daily visitation monitoring as well as disinfectant policies are manageable in a smaller setting. This reduces exposure while maintaining higher level of direct care by staff. Our residents have also fared better with less isolation and therefore less depression while keeping a communal setting.
The only rule is safety
We don't make them come into our world, we go into theirs.
