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Apple Blossom
Senior Living
Opening Soon in
Moon Township
W
hen Apple Blossom Senior Living opens its
doors this Fall, it won’t be just introducing
its 150-bed community’s independent living
cottages, personal care suites and memory
care unit to the public, it will be introducing its commitment to
healthy senior living with dignity as well.
With “Love Where You Live” as their motto and with their core
values of Dignity, Important vs. Necessary, Socialization, Choices,
and Service, Apple Blossom’s staff prioritizes the personal dignity
of the residents above all, and emphasizes independence and
socialization throughout every interaction.
Wendy Jack, Community Relations Director for Apple Blossom,
said empowering residents to have a voice in their care and
community creates a more active and vibrant atmosphere for
everyone, and is a unique quality of Apple Blossom.
“My mother and aunt were diagnosed with Dementia and
Alzheimer’s, so I know first hand how important it is to make sure
people are heard so that their needs are met,” she said.
Executive Director Doreen Bufalini said staff are trained to
listen carefully to residents so that their emotional and spiritual
needs are met as well as their day-to-day needs.
“Every interaction is important at Apple Blossom, so much so
that they may sometimes take precedence over the necessary
day-to-day duties of our jobs,” she said. “The work will always
get done, but if someone needs you in the moment, that
moment is the most important moment of the day as far as we’re
concerned.”
In addition to the interpersonal connections, Apple Blossom
encourages a robust social schedule for all residents to help
them recover from personal losses or depression issues.
“We have an activities director who plans a monthly calendar
of events for residents,” Jack said. “There’s exercise every day,
bus trips on our community bus where residents can go to the
symphony, the casino or presentations here at the community.
Entertainment is brought in. There’s also a beauty salon, activity
room, chapel, movie theater - so much right here on site to keep
people engaged, busy and happy.”
Apple Blossom also emphasizes nutrition as a key to healthy
and happy living and has an experienced chef on staff to plan
daily menu options.
“We routinely consult with licensed dieticians for nutritional
guidance and our chef locally sources as many food options
as possible to provide an appealing and nutritious menu for
everyone,” Bufalini said. “Once we’re up and running, we also
plan on sharing our dining facilities with the general public so
everyone can taste the difference.”
And, for residents who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or
dementia, Apple Blossom’s Varietas Memory Care program is
second to none. Staff learns about your loved one to comfort
and connect with them in a warm and nurturing environment
and employs the award-winning Behavior-based Ergonomics
Therapy (BBET) system, a personalized, non-pharmacological
therapy for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Apple Blossom Senior Living is currently accepting totally
refundable deposits for your choice of your perfect home. For
more information on Apple Blossom Senior Living including
an overview of all the services they offer, go to their website at
appleblossomseniorliving.com. You can also call them directly
at 412.721.2800. Apple Blossom is located at 125 Apple Blossom
Way, Moon Township, 15108.
MOON TOWNSHIP
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