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organisation where every resident
is considered a dollar amount. We
cherish our residents at an individual
level and they admire us for that.”
The different categories of care
available at Grace Villa are:
1. Ageing in Place
A residential facility for those requir-
ing basic and complex care. Individ-
uals are encouraged to be as inde-
pendent as they can. All the facilities
required for assistance in daily living
are provided. Recreational and enter-
tainment facilities are also provided
to ensure a high quality of life. Pro-
grams are structured based on indi-
vidual needs and residents enjoy the
care of trained and competent staff.
Additionally, 24-hour nursing, conti-
nence aids, pharmaceutical require-
ments and therapy are provided.
The level of care is based on the
individual’s physical, psychological,
medical, cultural and social needs.
2. Memory Care
While dementia does not strike all
older people, the likelihood of be-
ing diagnosed with this condition
increases with age. At the time of
onset of the condition, the symp-
toms are mild and do not interfere
with leading a normal life. However,
with the passage of time the disease
has a greater impact and there is
a requirement for constant care.
Grace Villa is well equipped to pro-
vide special care to those living with
dementia and has a specific demen-
tia wing. All the rooms in our Mem-
ory Care wing have technology built
in which allows our care staff to be
alerted if our residents’ movements
stray away from their normal actions
while they are in their rooms during
the night. This is useful to allow staff
to be able to assist our residents
and prevent a fall from occurring.
Shoba explains that memory care is
on the top of the list of priorities for
Grace Villa especially in view of the
increasing demand for care in this
area. “We are building a brand new
purpose built 130 bed facility in Dia-
mond Creek that will be operational
by the end of the year which includes
a secure wing for memory care.”
3. Respite care
Temporary facilities for a couple
of weeks stay are provided to older
people so that those providing care
for them on a regular basis can take
a break. With its experience in the
field, Grace Villa has the infrastruc-
ture and personnel to provide re-
spite care in a competent fashion.
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