Trails of Orono to open new memory care expansion

Trails of Orono, a growing assisted living and memory care community in Orono, Minn., will open its new memory care expansion on April 1, 2014. 

“We see a tremendous need for additional memory care apartments that offer a host of progressive amenities and services,” said Cheryl Klinkhammer, executive director at Trails of Orono.  “Those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia receive specialized care in a welcoming and secure home-like environment.”

The memory care community features both studio and one-bedroom apartments that each include a private bathroom and kitchenette as well as family dining and living areas.  Trails of Orono also offers stay-by-the-day memory care apartments.   

Located in a wooded area next to the Luce Line Trail, Trails of Orono provides state-of-the-art care for assisted living and memory care residents in an intimate environment that stimulates the senses and connects with nature.  The well-being of the whole person is considered through health and wellness for those with memory loss.

Trails of Orono provides a variety of activities, including art, music and intergenerational events.  On-site visits by geriatric physicians and nurse practitioners, aromatherapy and other wellness and holistic programs are also offered.  In addition, remote monitoring technology is located within an intimate, easy-to-navigate setting.

Ron Davidson’s wife, Marty, has lived in memory care at Trails of Orono for 11 months.  Davidson says the environment at the senior living community is so comfortable and relaxing – a peaceful quality they have both needed during their 13-year journey with his wife’s memory loss.  Davidson said for years he had tried to take care of his wife by himself but that the experience dealing with her memory loss was so arduous that it took a toll on his own health.  He needed to make changes affecting both of their lives.

“I deeply value the care Marty receives.  I know she is safe, secure and well taken care of,” said Davidson.  “I am there nearly all the time and observe the way the staff takes care of her and of others.  They are very proactive and call me with any questions or concerns.” 

Davidson said both he and his wife are treated so wonderfully and feel so welcomed by everyone.

“Trails of Orono feels so much like home that I like going into the community clubroom myself.”

About Trails of Orono

Trails of Orono (www.TrailsofOrono.com) is managed by Ebenezer Management Services, (www.ebenezermanagementservices.com) an experienced provider of residential and health care environments for seniors since 1917.