Edelweiss Home will give care to residents who are:

n ambulatory or non-ambulatory (including high fall risk).

n transfer dependent (including bedridden residents requiring total transfer assistance).

n terminally ill residents (including end of life care).

n with cognitive impairment.

n with hearing or visual impairment.

n with dietary limitations or restrictions (diabetes, pureed diet, thickened fluids, etc.).

n requiring Incontinence Management.

n requiring Oxygen and/or Catheter.

The following basic services are available to all residents of Edelweiss Home:

n Three nutritious meals and between meals nourishment or snacks.

n Special diets if prescribed by a physician.

Help with all activities of daily living such as:

n Assistance with bathing.

n Assistance with toileting.

n Assistance with dressing.

n Assistance with grooming.

n Assistance with eating.

n Assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs.

n Assistance with taking prescribed and over-the-counter medications in accordance with physician’s instructions unless prohibited by law or regulation.

n Bedside assistance and tray service for temporary illness or recovery from surgery.

Edelweiss Home will also provide:

n Comfortable and suitable bed and bedroom furniture.

n Fresh bed and bath linens weekly or more often if necessary.

n Hygiene items of general use such as soap and toilet tissues.

n Laundry Service.

n Cleaning of resident’s room.

n A planned activity program including arrangement for utilization of available community resources.

n On-going care and supervision, and observation for changes inphysical, mental, emotional and social functioning.

n Notification to resident’s family, physician and other appropriate person/agency of resident’s needs if there is a significant change in condition.