Personalized Care at LakeHouse New Holstein Supports the Whole Person
At Lakehouse New Holstein, personalized care means that each resident receives individual care plans crafted around their preferences, routines, and health needs. Our resident-centered support is delivered in a warm, pet-friendly community with purposeful activities and convenient services. We support the whole person by helping residents create daily schedules that nurture the body, mind, and spirit.
Located in New Holstein, WI, we help our residents enjoy the best of the local area, including visits to the aquatic center and appropriately named Optimist Park. There are more than 4,000 assisted living communities in the state of Wisconsin, but there's only one Lakehouse New Holstein, taking assisted living to the next level.
What Is an Example of Personalized Care?
Personalized care looks different for each resident at Lakehouse New Holstein. Let's take, for example, a resident who arrives at our community after a long hospital stay.
They are struggling to manage their medication, have lost strength in their legs after an extended time in bed, and need to rebuild their stamina. What might daily care in Wisconsin look like for this person?
Medication Management
One key element of individual care plans is often medication management, which refers to ensuring the resident takes the medication that has already been prescribed for them correctly. The resident in the example needs assistance with this aspect of life. The care plan would detail exactly what medication should be given at what times, and trained caregivers ensure the resident receives their medications on time.
Mobility Support
Until the resident has rebuilt strength and stamina, they will need mobility support. The care plan may include:
- Help getting into and out of bed and the chair
- Assistance walking to and from the bathroom
- Support to walk to the on-site restaurant
As the resident regains their confidence and strength, the care plan may be adjusted to provide less support. This illustrates that personalized care is not static. It changes depending on the needs of the individual.
What Are the Six Principles of Personalized Care?
Health systems often reference a six-component approach to personalized care. Let's look at how this translates into the assisted living context.
1. Shared Decision-Making
Individual care plans are not created in an office somewhere far removed from the elderly person and their families. Instead, decision-making is a collaborative process that puts the senior at the heart of everything.
The older person must have significant input, being free to express their goals, desires, and preferences. If they choose, their family can also have significant input, as they are often the people who know them best.
The care plan must consider the emotional and spiritual needs of the individual to truly work successfully. The activity calendar at Lakehouse New Holstein is designed with a wide range of events to suit the needs of all residents. The result is a care plan that dignifies the older person and truly cares for all of their needs.
2. Personalized Care and Support Planning
The care plan needs to be written down and shared with relevant parties. In the context of Lakehouse New Holstein, this means the excellent team of caregivers who will deliver much of the care.
3. Enabling Choice
From the apartment they live in, to the activities they do and the food they eat, seniors need to be allowed to make choices every day. Flexible routines promote autonomy, helping seniors stay independent for as long as possible. As Walden University highlights, independence is critical for seniors' well-being.
4. Community-Based Support
At Lakehouse New Holstein, this means being connected with our local community. We don't hide our residents away. We go on outings together to explore the local area and engage with the community.
Connections with family and friends are also encouraged and supported.
5. Supported Self-Management
Wellness programs and fitness classes are available every day. This helps seniors to retain and even improve their current level of fitness, protecting them from falls and some illnesses. Seniors set their own schedules, and encouragement from their peers also helps them access these services.
6. Personal Budgets
In Lakehouse New Holstein, personalized support is part of the package, giving residents peace of mind.
Together, these principles put the resident at the heart of their own care and set the stage for a happy, productive life in our assisted living community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Often Are Care Plans Reviewed and Updated?
Care plans are living documents that focus on senior wellness, not ticking boxes. Therefore, they can be adapted dynamically according to the resident's needs.
Our team ensures that all changes, whether big or small, are made promptly. Families can be kept in the loop so that updates continue to reflect the resident's goals and preferences.
What Kind of Activities Support Senior Wellness Beyond Exercise?
Personalized care is about supporting the whole person. This includes the social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life.
Residents are supported in accessing their faith group. Additionally, some activities are very low-key, and are simply designed to stimulate conversation and bonding between residents. Puzzles, board games, creative activities, and new hobbies all help to stimulate the mind and enrich residents' lives.
Are Pets Welcome at Lakehouse New Holstein?
Yes! We are a pet-friendly community, and our residents are able to bring their four-legged friends with them.
Pets are beloved members of the family and provide comfort, support, and reassurance. This is especially helpful when residents are transitioning into assisted living, and they continue to play a vital role in daily life.
Ready to See Personalized Care in Action?
The best elder care in New Holstein puts the individual front and center. And personalized care goes far beyond getting the right physical and clinical support.
It also involves participating in the activities you love, and engaging in new ones. It's about being given opportunities to explore your spirituality, build social bonds with friends new and old, and stretch your mind.
Experience all of that at Lakehouse New Holstein - a small, pet-friendly assisted living community where you will never get lost in the crowd. Schedule a tour and see firsthand what truly personalized care is like.