Medication Distribution - The RCA are trained to distribute medications and document by the nurse. Medications are bubble packed through the pharmacy of choice.

Behavioral Interventions - RCA utilize interventions such as diversion, validation, reminiscing, therapeutic activities, and reassurance to diminish typical behaviors of anxiety and confusion. If staff interventions are not successful, the staff will consult with family regarding the need for appropriate medical or psychiatric intervention. Medications may be recommended and each residents primary care physician and psychiatrist reviews medications every three months (or more often) to determine side effects and the possibility of reducing medications. A resident may be discharged if there is imminent risk of serious harm to the health and safety of a resident or staff.

Spiritual Services - Area chaplains provide ecumenical services Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings as well as Sunday. The Mile Bluff Chaplain is available to provide spiritual and grief counseling to residents and their families. Residents individual ministers, priests or lay people are encouraged to visit and offer prayers.

Hygiene Services - Staff will implement a service plan defining the resident’s specific abilities and needs regarding hygiene and personal cares. Each resident will be encouraged to be as independent as possible and the RCA’s offer assistance as needed. Nail care is provided to each resident by staff or volunteers with the exception of diabetics. Baths or showers are always supervised by staff.

Beauty Shop Services - A beautician comes Tuesday and Thursday am to provide hair care to female residents. A barber visits monthly the second Monday of the month to provide hair care to male residents.

Nutritional Services - We offer three meals plus snacks daily. Meals are planned by a dietitian and all special diets ordered by the physician are honored. Nutritional supplements are offered when weight gain is desired.

Housekeeping/Laundry Services - Laundry is washed daily and returned to residents room’s. A housekeeper cleans the residents bath area daily and room weekly and the RCA provides daily monitoring of the room and cleaning services as needed.

Transport Services - Assistance with arranging transportation to outside appointments as necessary.

Money Management Services - Upon written request of the resident or appointed Financial Power of Attorney, Great Lakes CBRF will make available a separate, non interest bearing trust account for use by each resident. The account will hold up to $200.00 for resident to use for personal items, beauty shop appointments, lunch and movie outings. The account will be maintained by the Resident Trust Coordinator/Activity Director and funds will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Residents should plan ahead for evening and weekend outings. Every resident will receive a monthly statement.