From its graciously furnished interior to its inviting gardens, the Assisted Living Residence at Rogerson House has been specifically designed to provide a positive experience for people with memory loss.

Rogerson House follows the Alzheimer's Association's philosophy of "habilitation." Staff help residents achieve success by meeting them at their highest functional level. Social activities become therapeutic experiences that enhance self-esteem.

Daily Activities
Daily activities emphasize the positive, build on abilities and are success oriented:

• Community Outings
• Exercise
• Discussion Groups
• Art, poetry, and movement programs
• Music therapy
• Gardening
• Reminiscing
• Support groups
• Intergenerational programs
• Pet therapy
• Community programs
• Spiritual programs

Care Team
The interdisciplinary care team at Rogerson House is headed by the Executive Director and includes the Assisted Living Director, Nursing Director, Therapeutic Recreation Director, Music Therapist, Chaplain, Admissions Director, Team Leaders and RCA’s.  Medical experts consult in-house regularly.

Staff members oversee health care needs and can provide services such as medication and nutrition monitoring, diabetic supervision and blood pressure screening. A nurse is on duty 13 hours a day. An RN is on call 24-hours per day.

Medical Care
The majority of Rogerson House residents are followed by a geriatrician/RNP team from Urban Medical Group. Additionally, Rogerson House has its own nursing team on duty 13-hours a day as well as an RN who is on-call 24-hours a day.