Special Programs

Special Programs

A truly holistic well being therapeutic program at Lantern of Madison facilitates clients ability to acclimatize and adjust to live independently, healthily and safely.

The focal point of this program is to expand client's physical, mental, and psychosocial functioning. These programs are designed to prevent secondary infections, increase level of independence, provide partial or full restoring function ,develop untapped resources, enhance underutilized abilities and improve self image and self esteem.

These programs help establish a life pattern with existing limitations thus minimizing degrading features. The client's overall function can be improved and sustained by repetitive performance in the following developmental skills:

Physical Activity Concept

• 1. Walking and falls prevention
• 2. Range of motion: Active and Passive
• 3. Transfer

Daily Living Concept

• 1. Feeding and swallowing
• 2. Grooming/Dressing/Bathing/Toilet hygiene.
• 3. Home management that includes cooking and money management
• 4. Environmental adaptations
• 6. Continence boost

Brain Activity Concept

• 1. Cognition and perception

Benefits

• 1. Restore function to maximum self-sufficiency
• 2. Restore abilities to level that allow the resident to function with fewer supports.
• 3. These programs are proven successful in strengthening your musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, Integumentary, respiratory, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal and central nervous system. Thus alleviating pain and soreness associated with aging.

In addition at Lantern we also offer a wide range of holistic therapies, including Yoga, exercise, Tai-Chi, Aerobics and therapeutic massage. We also have a full service salon with services such as manicures, pedicures, facials and much more. These programs and activities are carried out and supervised by qualified personnel.           Return to top