Our unique Sensory Stimulation program focuses on assessment and personalized activities that bring extraordinary benefits to those with cognitive challenges, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Our 
Program
Through our 
program, we perform ongoing assessments of each individual in our care to provide the appropriate daily sensory stimulation activities from the time he/she wakes up to bedtime.
We train our staff to create an environment that offers positive opportunities for stimulation of all the senses (smell, touch, taste, hearing, sight) as well as specific activities that target each of the senses.
Our Stimuli program goes a step further with the Hydration module! At our memory care homes, we want to give our residents opportunities to make healthy choices; with options that include apples, cucumbers, habiscus, tumeric, papaya, and/or cinnamon – to name a few – health turns into creative fun and social hour!
What is the program?
is our flagship program, focused on providing continuous stimulation by involving and challenging all senses to interact. Consistent assessment and personalization is involved in designing targeted activities that benefit those with cognitive challenges. The goal is to conduct therapy while bringing cheer, empowerment, and tapping into the the individual’s personality, experiences, and self. Ongoing individual care assessment is an essential part of the program.
How does the program help?
The benefits of sensory stimulation include:
- Heightened socialization
- Increased concentration
- Improved mood
- Elevated self-esteem
- Reduced anxiety and depression
Our Hydration Program is here!
What a wonderful way to be playful, creative, and encourage fluid intake! Our residents choose the fruits and vegetable, healthy ingredients for their daily hydration and enjoy the day’s theme!
Our Stimuli program goes a step further with the Hydration module! At our memory care homes, we want to give our residents opportunities to make healthy choices; with options that include apples, cucumbers, habiscus, tumeric, papaya, and/or cinnamon – to name a few – health turns into creative fun and social hour!
Who Can Participate?
Our Program is a productive activity component to those in all stages of Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, and cognitive impairments including brain injuries. It can trigger memories and responses from afflicted individuals, even when they no longer speak. We have seen amazing benefits among our participants and we offer this program in all our Memory Care Homes and through our Care Management participants.
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Testimonials
Loving Care
On February 10, 2023, my husband was taken into the loving care of the staff at Family Connect Memory Care, Solvang. From the time he arrived until his passing, he and his needs were cared for with respect, dignity, and caring kindness. The knowledge of the staff...
Home to Hospice to Passing. Thank you FCMC.
A letter from a resident's spouse-- Thank God for Lauren and the Chalk Hill care home. And I do! There comes a time for all of us caregivers when we realize that the care for our loved ones exceeds our ability. I had exhausted options for in-home care and day...
Solvang: a beautiful, safe, HOME
A heart-felt letter from a resident's daughter -- Lauren, I’ve been writing this letter, in my mind, for more than a year. My mom, Judy, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/dementia several years ago. I had no idea what that meant as far as my mom’s future and her...
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A heart-felt letter from a resident's daughter -- Lauren, I’ve been writing this letter, in my mind, for more than a year. My mom, Judy, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/dementia several years ago. I had no idea what that meant as far as my mom’s future and her...
