The geriatrics It is the branch of medicine that is dedicated to the study of diseases that affect older people and their care; gerontology It is the science responsible for the study of health, psychology, as well as the social and economic integration of people who are elderly.
Taking the fundamental principles of each of these specialties, Hector Rosemary and his wife, Kilsys Almonte, created in 2022 the center Live Furthera space in the El Millón sector, where the aging They find housing, care, food, recreation, therapy physics and coexistence under one roof.
“We are the first center gerontological and geriatric of the Dominican Republic, that is why we have a equipment multi-disciplinary: therapy occupationalphysical therapist, quality manager, geriatrics, psychiatric consultations and, in my case, as director, I am a gerontologist,” he said. Rosemary.
The graduate in Social Work assured that the center is governed by three pillars: activityto keep the agile residents; dignitywith humane and respectful treatment, and hope to inject them with the desire to continue living.
In Live More There are three levels according to the capabilities cognitive of the residentsdivided as follows: a first level where everyone converses, expressing themselves well and coherently; a second level where the residents They have already shown some type of dementia and those with a more compromised cognitive level are staying in a nearby house.
The facility also has a recovery area for patients who have undergone a surgical procedure. Currently, between the two facilities, it houses 37 residents.
As for the rooms, Rosemary He indicated that there are thirteen in total, divided into privatefingers residentsthree or even four, all with bathrooms with grab bars and free of steps to avoid accidents.
There is also the modality of residence from daylight until 6:30 in the evening or a residence temporarydesigned for families looking for a care space for their elderly in case they go on a trip or in other circumstances that do not allow them to provide the required care at home.
The director acknowledged that the services offered are aimed at an upper middle class public, since a monthly stay is around 78 thousand pesosnot including medications, which are supplied separately by family members.
To be admitted, the elderly person is subjected to a assessment geriatric comprehensive, being evaluated by a geriatrician, a psychiatrist, a physical therapist and a psychogeriatric therapist, who determine “how the person is and structure the action plan.”
Games and lunch
A chef prepares three types of dishes at each meal: one for diabetic patients, one for patients who have a poor swallowing ability (soft or liquid texture) and one regular dish. Each resident receives three meals and two snacks a day.
They also have a recreational space where they play bingo, dominoes, chess, put together puzzles and listen to music.
Therapies
In addition to the therapy occupational which is done every day, older adults receive in Live More, therapies group and individual to develop the motor and cognitive area, as well as therapy aquatic, twice a week in a pool within the establishment itself.
Regarding the attention of the Nurseshe center has staff trained 24 hours a day.
Feelings found
Rosemary He commented that, indeed, in some families there have been cases of feelings found When hiring the services of a center of attention, ignoring the quality of life, care and socialization that the aging in the right place.
“Sometimes there are siblings who disagree when a situation arises with their parents, but it is because people have in their subconscious the image of nursing homes, a depressing space where their relatives watch life pass by from an armchair and there they find death,” he stressed about the differentiating element of Live More.
Testimonials
Lesbian He is 91 years old and said he feels “very well with the care”, although he does not remember how long he has been living in the center.
At the time of the visit he was carrying out his therapy motor skills, forming figures with clay.
Another resident said she felt “amazed” by Live It was Teresa who very kindly expressed herself residence.
“It’s a deal that whoever comes doesn’t want to leave… there is always activity“There is always joy,” said Mrs. Hilda, the first resident who entered Live More.
