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Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Services

Enjoy retirement at it's finest with one of Harrisburg's most respected person care and memory care communities where we strive to make each day special for you. Emeritus at Harrisburg, in addition to personal care, also offers memory care in our specialized memory care neighborhood. As part of Emeritus, we have access to resources and expertise from a variety of sources. Our memory care residents not only benefit from our specialized programming but also enjoy daily activities and regular excursions outside of the community.

Personal Care

At Emeritus at Harrisburg, we want each resident to feel our community is their home. We strive to help them achieve their personal level of independence while giving them the assistance they need to make each day a joy.

Amenities

Apartments: 
  • 200-sq.-foot to 300-sq.-foot studios and 200-sq.-foot to 300-sq.-foot one bedrooms; some furnished
  • Full bath
  • Curtains, blinds, valances and wall-to-wall carpeting
  • All utilities except telephone included (cable included)
  • Internet service available
  • Individual climate control
  • Pets welcome
  • Completely maintenance free, inside and out
Activities: 
  • Cooking Club
  • Parties, socials, hobby and game groups
  • Exercise programs
  • Cultural enrichment programs
  • Off-site excursions including community outings to Hershey Gardens and shopping trips
Common areas: 
  • Dining room
  • TV room
  • Library
  • Wellness center
  • Beauty salon
  • Laundry
Amenities: 
  • 3 meals a day, served restaurant-style
  • Snacks
  • 24-hour elder care staffing
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry and linen service
  • Parking
Senior care services: 
  • Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
  • Medication management
  • Dining assistance and special diets
  • Assistance with reminders and redirection
  • Escorts and assistance with walking
  • Emergency response call system
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Occupational therapy
  • Respite care
  • Whirlpool Spa
  • Home Visits
  • Safely Somewhere Program

Community Blog

The Formula for the Meaningful Conversation

By Dr. Vicki Rackner, Posted Friday, May 11, 2012

How do you persuade your loved ones to do things that are in their best interests, like take medication as prescribed or use their cane or go out for a walk?

The meaningful conversation is a tool that helps you get what you want by giving others what they want. It’s a way to translate the psychology of persuasion into action.

The goal is to attune yourself to your conversation partner before you ask your conversation partner to attune to you.

Imagine you and your loved one want to sing a song together. In the meaningful conversation, you let your conversation partner determine the key you sing. You adjust your tone to theirs. [ Read more ]

Increase Your Power of Persuasion: A Vital Caregiving Skill

By Dr. Vicki Rackner , Posted Monday, April 2, 2012

Caregiving is a team effort. You might wonder, “What’s the best way to get people to do what you want them to do?”

This three-part series offers tips to increase your power of persuasion. Today, you’ll learn the psychology of persuasion. In part 2 you’ll learn the elements of “The Meaningful Conversation.” In part 3 you’ll see how to apply The meaningful Conversation to common caregiving challenges. [ Read more ]

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