Saturday, February 27, 2010

I am writing this letter of gratitude to the nurses and staff at Hearthstone Alzheimer's Care Center, where my 97-year-old mother is a resident. Mom suffers from Alzheimer's disease and age-related dementia, and was living in a local assisted living residence and then the attached nursing home. After a short time in the nursing home, the family began
to notice that the level of care provided was substandard. Mom was often in a neglected state and spent most of her day in a wheelchair, warehoused outside her room.

Feeling frustrated, I went online and after filling out an online form, received a phone
call the next day from an advocate, and soon had mom moved to Hearthstone Alzheimer's Care Center.

The difference in the care given at this warm and homey place is astounding. Before moving here, mom was close to non-verbal and rarely smiled. Now she smiles, laughs and is again talking. She is always clean and well cared for. She is being properly fed and has gained weight. All her medical, physical and emotional needs are being met.

Hearthstone's Montessori-based approach to Alzheimer/Dementia care really works.
It has been a year now, and mom is doing well. For anyone who is in need of Alzheimer's
or Dementia nursing home care, I would recommend Hearthstone without reservation.
Thank you, again, to the wonderful folks at Hearthstone, for enabling our family to have peace of mind.

A Letter from Westborough, MA
This letter was also published in the MetroWest Daily News

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