Alzheimer's Unit In Salem OhioDedicated To Marie Henry
Tending to the needs of the elderly and providing quality long term care runs deep in the family of Caroline Hergenrother, owner and administrator of Holander House. Caroline's grandmother, Mildred Arfman, founded the first licensed nursing home in the state of Ohio.
Mildred's sister, Marie Henry, was a registered nurse and consultant to the family's facilities. Marie passed away on her 100th birthday, succumbing to Alzheimer's disease after nearly 20 years. The 3rd floor of Holander House is dedicated in her memory to provide for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia.
The Marie Henry Unit at Holander House customizes care around the needs of the special residents who live there. In a home-like setting residents dine as a family, join in specialized activities and are free to enjoy the round, continuous walkway made especially for them. The unit is decorated in soft pastels and is bathed in surround sound therapeutic music. The specialized staff on the Marie Henry Unit is greater in number to accommodate the unique needs of Alzheimer residents and the unit is secure to ensure their safety.
The Marie Henry Unit provides:
• A family dining setting
• Specialized Activities
• Memory Boxes
• Surrond sound music therapy
• Large screen TV
• Pastel colors to decrease depression and agitation
• Higher staff to patient ratio
• A round, continuous walkway
• A secured unit to ensure safety.
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