New, Exclusive SHINE^SM Memory Care Program Debuts At Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe

The SHINE^℠ program scientifically examines six individual points of focus to create a holistic memory care plan that's specially designed to fit each resident's unique needs and abilities

Venice, FL /PRNewswire/ - Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe has announced the launch of SHINE^SM, an exclusive memory care program designed and developed by Discovery Senior Living. SHINE^SM is a unique approach to memory care that uses scientific principles to promote engagement, comprehension, and lifestyle quality for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related diseases. Utilizing proven care methods and evidence-based decisions, SHINE^SM ensures each resident's program is tailored to their needs and abilities — one that will have the most impact in supporting and enriching their health by providing them with the opportunity to enjoy their best life, every day.

Built upon a foundational principle of deep personalization, SHINE^SM Memory Care incorporates six points of focus including communication, team member training, a "My Story" personalized biographical journey, an immersive dining experience, state-of-the-art neighborhood design, and life enrichment activities for enhanced personalized care to ensure every resident is comfortable, properly cared for, and set up to thrive each day.

"Families can often find it challenging to navigate a loved one's memory care diagnosis," said Kathy Drane, SHINE^SM Memory Care Director at Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe. "And that's why the launch of SHINE^SM represents an important advancement in personalized memory care options for area seniors and their loved ones."

To help fulfill the program's mission, SHINE^SM Team Members at Aston Gardens At Pelican Pointe have all been SHINE^SM program-certified and have completed extensive, specialized training in dementia, including Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related diseases. Through the use of proven care methods and evidence-based decisions, they are uniquely prepared to deliver dignified and compassionate care of the highest quality.

The SHINE^SM Memory Care program is being launched exclusively at 36 Discovery Senior Living communities nationwide.

About Discovery Senior Living
Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies which includes: Discovery Management Group, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Realty Group, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale, luxury senior-living communities across the United States. With a flourishing portfolio of almost 10,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living has become a recognized industry leader in creating world-class, resort-style communities.