Mercy LIFE of Alabama – Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly – mercylifeal.com

January 29, 2013 at 8:35 pm

To be eligible for Mercy LIFE Pace Program, a person must be age 55 or older, certified by the state to need nursing home care, and live in the Mercy LIFE area.

This program is able to offer care and services to seniors with chronic needs while maintaining their independence in their homes for as along as possible.

The Mobile location is in the old Mobile Rug and Shade building on Springhill Avenue.  Transportation, meals, medications and recreational activities are some of the services provided for program participants.  Look into this one-stop care opportunity by calling Gemma Campbell at 251-287-8420.

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“My Mom has Alzheimer’s”  by Linda A. Born

“The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care” by Virginia Bell & David Troxel

“You Say Goodbye and We Say Hello, The Montessori Method for Positive Dementia Care” by Tom and Karen Brenner

“Contented Dementia” by Oliver James

“Still Alice” by Lisa Genova

“A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver” by Daniel C. Potts, M.D. and Ellen Woodward Potts

“Dementia Caregiver Guide” by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

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