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Vibrant Advantage™
inSite’s Vibrant Advantage™ is a promise to create a sense of home, to promote “vibrant communities where age is an advantage”. It’s more than simply having a schedule for service delivery, recreational programs and other activities – it’s a combination of meaningful relationships, experiences, culture, choice, shared ideas and interests. This creates a sense of purpose and meaning in what we do in our everyday lives. These can be small reminiscent moments, profound learning experiences, the simplicity of a shared smile, enjoying a pleasurable dining experience or taking a moment to appreciate beautiful scenery.
For many of us, true life enjoyment comes through our ability to organize our days, learn new skills and share a laugh with a friend. We take pride in how our tables are set for meals, how our homes are decorated, our accomplishments, our heritage, our independence, our families and our possessions. When any of these areas are out of our control, we may feel insecure and unsure.
Every inSite operation develops a strong sense of community where seniors feel that the common areas are an extension of their suite and a part of their home. If you reflect on your experience within a hotel think of how nice it is to have someone else cook and clean for you, serve you and provide you with services. However, eventually, we all look forward to returning home to our routines, to rejoining our friends, families, our communities and our life.
All of the regular activities that occur within our own homes are a vital part of the Vibrant Advantage™. Program; setting our dinner tables, folding towels, baking cookies, serving tea, organizing book shelves, raking the garden, watering the plants, reading a book, listening to music, watching television, reminiscing our past, celebrating our traditions or visiting with friends. Very rarely in our homes would someone come in to entertain us with music or drop by to lead us in an exercise program. Planned activities or social events are only one part of a successful Vibrant Advantage™ Program. Seniors must be involved in every aspect of the community; the menu planning, the daily schedule (housekeeping, meal times, laundry, personal services, social and recreational program times) or events that occur within the building. Their voice must be heard in each decision that has an impact on their lives.
At inSite, staff members are guests in the home of the seniors. They are there to assist in maintaining independence. In our model of service, all staff share the responsibility for facilitating the Vibrant Advantage™ Program. We create an environment that promotes security and happiness, celebrating the physical, mental, cultural and spiritual experiences of each senior. Every inSite employee strives to ensure that seniors enjoy “vibrant communities where age is an advantage”. Vibrant Advantage™ permeates every aspect of service delivery.
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