Why Families Choose Fox Trail Memory Care
- NJ’s Only Memory Care with Dedicated Medical and Psychiatric Directors
- Intimate Residential Homes
- 24/7 Support & Emergency Response
- Engaging Community With On-Site Activities
- Medication & Safety Supervision
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Memory Loss Programming: SPARK Program in North and Central New Jersey
Fox Trail Memory Care Living is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people living with Dementia and other cognitive disorders in a community-based memory care setting. Our method of care involves taking a holistic person-centered approach to help our residents achieve fulfilling aging despite their cognitive condition. Our evidence-based practices influence the standards we’ve created and set the standards for memory care across all care settings and throughout the course of the disease.
As a part of our memory care initiative, we are pleased to offer our SPARK program to individuals with cognitive disorders and their families in north and central New Jersey, and those from Manhattan, NY. Discover more about this comprehensive care program, and the memory loss activities involved.
What is Spark
Sensory Programs Awakening Resilience and Kinship (SPARK) is an exclusive and innovative lifestyle program designed to bring intention, energy, and overall well-being into our memory care environment, culture, and community. It is a philosophy adopted and shared by our residents, families, and staff.
SPARK is more than just a program. At Fox Trail Memory Care Living, we view it as a way of life that embodies the meaning of connection in every sense of the word. The program entails resident-centered care, strengths-based programming, and intergenerational pathways, allowing us to connect with our residents, families, and the communities around us in a way that is sincere, authentic, and supportive.
Dimensions of Wellness
To enhance the quality of life of our residents, our SPARK program challenges us to view wellness as more than simply physical health. To us, wellness is a holistic and healthy lifestyle that encompasses the seven dimensions of overall well-being. With this approach, our residents are empowered to thrive in an environment that is balanced, purposeful, experiential, and enjoyable.
Physical Health
Understanding the mind and body are connected, Fox Trail Memory Care Living offers adaptable and progressive fitness programming designed specifically for individuals with cognitive conditions. Residents engage in actions that incorporate aerobic exercise, resistance training, balance, and flexibility, aiming to promote a regular day-night rhythm and boost mood and social engagement. Our activities include scarf dancing, laughter yoga, salsa dancing, seated karate and martial arts, walking club, and more.
Emotional Health
We nurture residents’ emotional health through a wide range of activities that are intended to connect the mind, body, and spirit, such as:
- Artistic expression
- Gardening therapy
- Reminiscing sessions
- Aromatherapy
- Pet therapy
- Self-care
- Music
- Playing an instrument
- Gentle exercise
Social Health
To foster a sense of community, Fox Trail Memory Care Living provides plenty of opportunities for residents to socialize and make meaningful connections. Residents are encouraged to partake in the following offerings:
- Drama club with comedy skits
- Storytelling and readers’ theatre
- Indoor and outdoor games, including cornhole
- Putting greens
- Beachball volleyball
- Balloon badminton
- Slime stations
- Refresh and connect socials
- Armchair travel
- Visual and audible trivia
Spiritual Health
To cater to residents’ spiritual needs, we offer candlelight yoga, religious services on-site and via livestream, prayer circle, motivational quotes/readings, acts of kindness, and affirmations.
Environmental Health
Our Horticulture Club accommodates residents who appreciate the environment and have a passion for the outdoors. Club members embark on several explorations and adventures, including:
- Indoor and outdoor gardening
- Hydroponics
- Exploring virtual botanical gardens and arboretums
- Crafting through upcycling
- Reminiscing through Google Earth hometown visits
- Wilderness scavenger hunts
Vocational Health
STEAM With Seniors offers intergenerational science experiments, robotics club, building, and creative play, along with life stations such as folding laundry, putting away groceries, writing letters, setting the table, and sweeping the floors.
Intellectual Health
Residents are urged to join us on virtual tours to historic museums and national parks, and engage their minds with word games, finish that saying, name that tune, visual trivia, lifelong learning videos, slideshows, and virtual presentation shorts.
Use of Technology in Memory Care
Fox Trail Memory Care Living and the SPARK program embrace technological advances to improve residents’ stay and make their lives easier. Cutting-edge technology is becoming more common in the realm of medicine and is being integrated into memory care to enhance the well-being of individuals living with progressive brain disorders.
Technology examples include:
- Virtual reality (VR) therapy: VR allows residents to engage in immersive experiences that can help trigger memories, reduce anxiety, and improve mood.
- AI-powered cognitive training apps: These apps use artificial intelligence to create personalized cognitive exercises aimed at slowing cognitive decline and improving memory.
- Reminisce therapy with digital memory books: Digital memory books allow individuals to revisit and share personal memories through photos, videos, and written stories, which can stimulate conversation, reinforce identity, and provide comfort.
- Robotic companions: Robotic pets and companions offer emotional support, reduce feelings of loneliness, and provide sensory stimulation.
A Collective Effort
Fox Trail Memory Care Living’s SPARK program is a collective endeavor that includes the efforts of residents, staff, and our communities. We welcome community engagement because of the benefits it provides, such as improving mental health and reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. The program’s success extends beyond volunteers, positively affecting residents and staff, and fostering a sense of family and community within the senior living environment.
Partnerships and Outreach
SPARK includes partnerships with various institutions and organizations for on-site research initiatives, hosting college scholarship programs, regional youth volunteer programs, and community-based learning programs with universities, colleges, and high schools.
Our partnerships include:
- Drew University
- Ramapo College of NJ
- LifeBio Memory
- Ageless Innovations and Joy for All Pets
- STEAM With Seniors
- YES Youth Volunteer Program
- Asian American Youth Alliance (AAYA)
- Caring Thru Art
- Paglia Training Center – Paglia Training Center is a premier vocational school in NJ dedicated to providing exceptional training for individuals aspiring to advance their careers in healthcare. Offering certification programs for Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) and Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), Paglia Training Center equips caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the senior care industry. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, students gain the expertise to provide compassionate and competent care to those in need. As a trusted partner of Fox Trail Memory Care, Paglia Training Center plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents.
- AAYA – Northern Valley Old Tappan High School
- Caring Thru Art – Bergen Tech, Teterboro, and Riverdale High Schools
- Project for Hope – Hightstown High School
- Dementia Art Therapy Alliance – Princeton University
- Future Healthcare Workers – South River High School
- Senior Support Club – Scotch Plains High Fanwood School
- North Valley Regional High School – NJ Work-Based Learning Program
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – Bergen County Academies Teens Chapter
- Ramapo College – Fieldwork Internship Program
- Drew University – Action Scholars Program
- Academy of Health & Medical Sciences High School – YES Volunteers
- Chatham High School – YES Volunteers
- Julliard Pre-College Program – YES Volunteers
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Fox Trail collaborates with educational institutions, community organizations, and healthcare providers, to offer opportunities for hands-on learning, research, and volunteerism. Our goal is to engage students, families, and the broader community in supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia while promoting awareness and empathy.
Internship and research programs for colleges and universities
Work-based and service-learning programs for NJ high schools
- Regional youth volunteer programs
- On-site clinicals for nursing programs
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) training thru Memory Marvels
- Alzheimer’s and dementia Support Network for families and care partners
- Outreach and fundraising for Alzheimer’s awareness thru the Thompson Foundation
Find Compassionate Memory Care in North and Central New Jersey
At Fox Trail Memory Care Living, we believe every person deserves a life filled with rich engagement and meaningful experiences. Our SPARK memory care program is an innovative and holistic approach designed to foster a supportive, inviting, and serene community where loved ones and their families can truly flourish. The SPARK program is offered in our communities in northern and central New Jersey. For more information about the SPARK program and other amenities and support provided at Fox Trail Memory Care Living, contact us today.
References:
https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/local-care/memory-care/
https://www.memorycare.com/what-is-a-memory-care-facility/
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet
VISIT FOX TRAIL
Our team can’t wait to welcome you to Fox Trail.
Find the closest Fox Trail Memory Community near you and schedule a visit today to experience the difference we can make in your loved one’s life or call 732-201-7338.
VISIT FOX TRAIL
Our team can’t wait to welcome you to Fox Trail.
Find the closest Fox Trail Memory Community near you and schedule a visit today to experience the difference we can make in your loved one’s life or call 1-855-5MEMORY.