It is now a known fact, that an active mind is a healthy mind.  That picture of an elderly person sitting in a rocking chair all day is quickly being replaced with such activities as walking groups, Wii tournaments and even dance lessons.  When we are younger, it is natural to have interests and hobbies and to be physically active. It's just a basic part of our daily lives.  As we grow older, however, it can become more difficult to participate in the activities we once enjoyed, be it due to chronic pains, illness or memory loss.   
     If you are a regular visitor to The Pointe at Kilpatrick's website, you can't help but notice the many and varied activities that take place on a daily basis.  From watching a dance performance put on by local troupes to painting pictures, the majority of the activities scheduled serve more of a purpose other than pure entertainment.  These customized and personalized activities are just a part of a larger philosophy; that of the culture change in senior living communities.  The Pointe has been at the forefront in developing and implementing personalized care and establishing a high quality of life for those who reside here. Though, we have have several licensed therapists in the creative arts, programs can still be devloped on the same principles. Currenlty we have art, drama, music and laughter therapists that come in once a month to lead a session.  Part of their training to become a licesned therapists in their field is allowing the individual, regardless of physical or mental capabilities, to be creative and therefore expressive. Not only does it give the resident a voice to tell their life story, but it also provides the caregivers with the kind of information they can use to personalize the care of each resident.
     As mentioned above, we have several licensed therapists and trained professionals in many fields.  Throughout the year, we will be highlighting different classes and activities and discussing how The Pointe uses them to increase the quality of life for the residents.

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