Inherent components of this “dynamic living” include the following:

• respect for the uniqueness of each individual and their personal worth;
  
  
• provision of a loving environment, which radiates a sense of acceptance and belonging, of neighbourhood and a secure community;
  
  
• respect for individual religions, cultures and languages;
  
  
• a variety of programs and activities, recreational, social and spiritual that will provide stimulation, interaction, and enhancement of one’s coping skills;
  
  
• guidance in ways to maintain good health and independence;
  
  
• seniors’ involvement in decision making, both regarding their personal care, and the management of the facility;
  
  
• adequate security and safety both physically and emotionally;
  
  
• an inter-disciplinary team which builds on areas of strength and supports areas of weakness to maintain maximum level of independence;
  
  
• provision of high quality food services, with recognition of the nutritional requirements and social needs of residents;
  
  
• an energetic, creative staff who are supported in their drive for excellence;
  
  
• support and guidance to families to enhance their ongoing supportive role for residents particularly in decisions around, and in the provision of, care.

Resident Care is an opportunity to assist vulnerable seniors to experience some of the joy that is possible with the abundance of years in spite of disability. This is accomplished through opportunities for new things: adventures of the heart, mind and spirit. Universal experience suggests that a growth of spiritual energy gives life new intensification. The calm joy that comes with it can be quite enriching.