Tuesday, December 2, 2014

December Calendar for Assisted Living Residents

At Sweet Bye N Bye senior living communities, we have a full range of in-house, outdoor, and excursion activities for our residents. Our monthly calendar provides easily accessible information to residents for daily and weekly choices and planning of which activities that they want to participate in.

Our friendly staff is also always available for help with selection and engagement in activities. Dancing is always an option anytime !

Our December calendar is now live on our site and as you can see there is a wide range of activities for our residents to enjoy. 
View the December calendar >

Ladies tea party, Balloon volleyball, bingo, bowling and Bible study are only a few of the many choices of activities on this month's calendar.

Since we are in the holiday season, this month we are also offering classes on making Christmas gifts or cookies, sharing memories about Christmas, singing Christmas carols, opening Christmas gifts and enjoying Christmas movies.

We wish you a safe and fun holiday season with blessings, family and loved ones.

Friday, November 14, 2014

How Music Helps Dementia and Alzheimers Series # 2

How Music Helps Dementia and Alzheimer's

As posted on our Facebook page ...


Did you know..... that "Musical aptitude and appreciation are two of the last remaining abilities in dementia patients" ? .







Research has shown that music can help memory care residents in many ways. 


Music appreciation is one of the last remaining abilities in dementia patients.

 


This article discusses five ways in which music can improve the quality of life for dementia and Alzheimers patients. read full story > http://goo.gl/Ku3x2o

courtesy of Sweet Bye N Bye - Award Winning Assisted Living
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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Assisted Living, Residential Care, and Adult Foster Care Homes

from Angela Estrada, R.N., and Robert Estrada, R.N.,
owners of Sweet Bye N Bye
Award Winning Assisted Living

Hi, I'm Angela Estrada, RN, BSN, owner and operator of the The Sweet Bye N Bye care facilities. My husband Robert and I have a combined 32 years of RN experience and several years of experience owning/operating adult foster homes and residential care facilities.

Our goals are to provide excellent care in an intimate setting where residents will feel like part of a family. At The Sweet Bye N Bye, your loved ones will be treated with dignity and respect allowing them to retain their individuality and independence while receiving all the care they require at a fraction of the price of the larger facilities.

What is Assisted Living ?

Assisted living is often viewed as the best of both worlds. Residents have as much independence as they want with the knowledge that personal care and support services are available. Assisted living communities typically provide a private apartment, and are designed to provide residents with assistance with basic ADLs (activities of daily living) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and offer medication assistance and/or reminders. These services are often offered at an additional cost. Assisted living communities differ from residential care facilities and nursing homes in that they don’t offer 24 hr services, or complex medical services. These settings are licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Services.

What is a Residential Care Facility?

Residential care facilities (RCFs) provide housing and supportive services for six or more people that need 24 hour care. These facilities are required to provide at least 8 hrs of nursing services per week, but do not provide 24 hr nursing services. Residential care facilities offer shared and private rooms. Residents have access to meals which are offered on a regular basis in a common dining room or by delivery. An RCF also provides enrichment opportunities such as a game room, lounge, and a common living room so that the residents can socialize and interact with each other. Nursing assessments, medical treatments, medication management, and personal care are provided in a manner that encourages maximum independence and enhances the quality of life. Many residential care facilities specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia. These settings are licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Services.


What is an Adult Foster Care Home ?

Adult foster homes are single family residences that offer care in a smaller home-like setting. Adult foster care homes will average 4-5 residents per household, with a maximum of 5 residents. In adult foster homes, a caregiver provides, medication management, and personal cares in a manner that encourages maximum independence and enhances the quality of life. Care and supervision are provided to maintain a safe and secure setting. The adult foster home setting protects and encourages dignity, choice, and decision making. These settings are licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Services. These settings are ideal for the individual that wants a smaller setting, and more of a home feel. If an individual requires night time cares, or the assistance of more than one person to transfer, then they may not be appropriate for this setting.

What is Independent Living ?

Independent Living, often referred to as Retirement Communities, will congregate apartments, studio apartments, and town houses in one local area. Retirement Communities are designed specifically for independent senior adults who want to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, educational, and social activities with other seniors. These communities are designed for seniors who are able to live on their own, manage their own cares and medications, but desire the security and conveniences of a community style living. Many Retirement Communities offer an enriched lifestyle with organized social and recreational programs as a part of everyday activities. These settings do not offer support services should a resident require assistance.


About Sweet Bye n Bye

The Sweet Bye N Bye Inc.was established in 2004 and has been providing licensed foster and residential care in Salem Oregon with six facilities and a staff of twenty. We set high standards in all aspects of care from medical to personal attention, activities, and quality of life for our residents.

Our five foster care homes are located in residential neighborhoods and have a full time attending staff member in addition to our transportation services.

We own two Residential Care Facilities. One has 16 private rooms and is located near Kaiser Medical Clinic and shopping areas in East Salem. The other is a new facility next door and has 32 beds. we are still accepting applications and offer a free R.N. assessment.

Sweet Bye N Bye
Assisted Living - Adult Foster Care Homes

503.362.5885

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

New Assisted Living Center Completed in Northeast Salem

Salem, OR
For Immediate Release
An award winning assisted living provider, Sweet Bye N Bye Inc., located in Northeast Salem, has just finished construction of a 32 bed residential care facility.

The new 32-bed, 15,766-square foot personal care facility is located on a 0.81-acre parcel adjacent to Sweet Bye N Bye's existing 16-bed residential care facility that was established in 2004. The older facility  will be converted to a memory care center that treats and provides assisted living exclusively for Alzheimers and dementia residents. The State of Oregon has approved the relocation of beds from the existing facility to the new residential care facility.

Sweet Bye N Bye is locally owned and managed by Angela Estrada, R.N. and Robert Estrada, RN.  They have won numerous awards in the senior living industry and recently had a zero deficiency report from the State of Oregon which is rare for an assisted living care facility in Oregon.
 Sweet Bye N Bye Inc. has been providing licensed foster homes and residential care in Salem Oregon with six facilities and a staff of twenty. They set high standards in all aspects of care from medical to personal attention, activities, and quality of life for their residents.
Their five foster care homes are located in residential  neighborhoods and have a full time attending staff member in addition to  transportation services.
The senior living construction project was awarded to Star Builders LLC, based in Keizer, Oregon.
Contact:
David Brown
david.brown@logion.net
Ph: 541-953-3360

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Sweet ByeNBye Joins Travel Salem Network

by David Brown
webmaster, guest blogger

SweetByeNBye Inc. , an award winning assisted living provider in Salem, Oregon recently joined Travel Salem.

The mission of Travel Salem is to attract meeting, convention and tourism business to the community, and to enhance and contribute to the overall identity and economic well being of the city. They have a vision to serve as the leader for tourism economic development in the Salem area and they seem to be doing a great job with it.

Travel Salem set up a separate category of Assisted Living and Retirement communities at the request of Sweet ByeNBye as Assisted Living has become a more popular term to describe various forms of retirement housing and senior residential care.

The 68 page online Visitor's Guide is a virtual magazine that allows for browsing with special sound effects of the pages turning.










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