Innovation | Miravida Living

INNOVATIONS

At miravida

We are about the important work of creating moments of connection, joy, and delight. This shift is reflected in the emphasis and direction of innovative programs and services you can find across our campus.

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

In the past, we developed strategic plans embracing bigger is better. Along the way, we learned bigger is not better.

Better is better.

We are done with big expansion plans and now focused on creating extraordinary experiences for our residents, peace of mind for their loved ones, and meaningful work for our team.

This monumental shift was shaped by our board of directors and leaders. It is guided by the preferences and opinions of those we serve and their loved ones.

Today, we are about the important work of creating moments of connection, joy, and delight. This shift is reflected in the emphasis and direction of our work. It is supported by implementing innovative programs and services throughout our campus.

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

We are focused on creating extraordinary experiences for our residents, peace of mind for their loved ones, and meaningful work for our team. Today, we are about the important work of creating moments of connection, joy, and delight. This shift is reflected in the emphasis and direction of our work. It is supported by implementing innovative programs and services throughout our campus.

Cycling Without Age

THE RIGHT TO WIND IN YOUR HAIR | In early 2015, we discovered Cycling Without Age in Copenhagen, Denmark, and became the first licensed elder care provider in the US. We introduced it in Oshkosh in August 2015 with seven rickshaws, promoting outdoor experiences and intergenerational bonds. This initiative fosters lasting connections between our residents and the community, showcasing a sustainable model for cross-generational collaboration. Volunteers are invited on campus to pilot our rickshaws from May to October each year.

Green House Homes at Eden Meadows

SKILLED NURSING CARE THAT HONORS INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES | We opened the first Green House Homes in Wisconsin in 2010. Designed to be intimate, encourage relationships, and respond to the choices of the elder and the household, there are all private bedrooms and baths and a shared family room and dining room. Our approach honors individual preferences and emphasizes both the quality of life and quality of care in all of its programs and services.

Noah's Landing Program

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND BEAUTIFUL BONS BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND PETS |We offer Noah’s Landing, a unique program promoting elder-pet relationships. Residents care for community pets, even incorporating them into therapy to reduce reliance on traditional equipment, such as using wrist weights while brushing dogs to build strength. We're also considering allowing people to bring their own pets for short and long-term stays at our facilities, enhancing life at Miravida Living with joy, love, and wagging tails.

Music & Memory Initiative

BRINGS PERSONALIZED MUSIC PLAYLISTS INTO THE LIVES OF ELDERS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE | In 2014, Bethel Home and Eden Meadows joined the State of Wisconsin's dementia care initiative, becoming Certified Care Organizations. We introduced Music & Memory for all dementia patients, using personalized iPods with their cherished songs, aligning with the gold standard of long-term care. Trademark information is available upon request.

TimeSlips

TIMESLIPS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, AWARD0WINING, AND PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAM THAT USES STORYTELLING AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL | TimeSlips is an award-winning, person-centered program using storytelling as therapy, particularly beneficial for those with dementia. It empowers individuals with communication challenges, inviting them to create stories from photos without the need for memory recall. Miravida Living has two certified facilitators and collaborates in a national research project with the Department of Sociology and Gerontology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, examining the program's impact on individuals with dementia.

Touching Spirits | Namaste Care

TRANSITIONING FROM THE MEDICAL MODEL TO HOLISTIC PERSON-CENTERED CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS' BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT | Known for our integrative care approach, our next initiative includes a comprehensive program, training our team in Healing Touch. We offer various activities like massages, grooming, scents, nature videos, and calming music for elders. Namaste Care ala carte personalizes experiences for those unable to leave their rooms. Trademark information is available upon request. Our services include Healing Touch, Reiki, aromatherapy, and essential oils. We're also working on adding massage, guided imagery, Sign Chi Do, seated Tai Chi, and music therapies like reverie harps and drum circles. The Touching Spirits program focuses on creating moments of delight, fostering connection, and bringing joy and possibilities to our elders.

Innovations in Action

Miravida Living is changing the way people think about aging. We are committed to identifying and developing innovative programs and services for our residents, and taking action. Our leaders shared our vision and some of our innovations on WBAY-TV 2’s Ask the Expert program. Watch the videos below to see firsthand how we are changing lives.