Oak Pointe recognized for Alzheimer’s program
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Oak Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care has received the 2015 Spirit of Innovation Award from Provision Living, which operates the local retirement community along with other independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities across the United States.
According to a Provision Living Release, the Spirit of Innovation Award recognizes senior living communities that have implemented innovative programs addressing one of Provision Living’s core areas of focus.
Oak Pointe of Maryville was recognized for “creating a connected community with its Alzheimer’s speaker series, a community service initiative that brought education to the public about a disease that is widely misunderstood.”
The series featured a different topic each month geared toward bringing information to caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
During the program, Oak Pointe called on members of its own staff as well as local experts representing the Alzheimer’s Association and various health and education specialties.
Topics included: “Time matters — what to expect in each stage of dementia,” “Navigating the behavioral aspects of dementia and Alzheimer’s,” and “How to more effectively communicate with your loved one living with dementia.”
“Oak Pointe of Maryville truly displayed initiative and innovation with its Alzheimer’s series by providing a forum where well-respected experts within the community could connect with those most in need of information about Alzheimer’s and dementia,” said Todd Spittal, Provision Living CEO. “Families in Maryville are not only becoming more educated on the topic, but they’re learning about various resources right in their community where they can find support.”
Oak Pointe accepted the award at Provision Living’s annual executive director meeting in October. The facility also received $500 to use toward a celebration or purchase of its choice.
The 40,000-square-foot residential complex located at 817 S. Country Club Road opened in March 2015 and offers 46 apartments serving assisted living and memory care residents.
Based in St. Louis, Provision Living operates independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities for senior adults in ten states. The corporation employs 1,500 staff members serving more than 2,200 residents.
