The Eden Alternative at Fairview Manor

In May of 2001, Fairview Manor became a registered Eden Alternative Facility. Nationally, there are only a few hundred facilities that have received this recognition. In order to become an Eden Alternative Facility, one must be committed to the pursuit of creating an environment that seeks to eliminate the three plagues of Nursing Homes-Loneliness, Helplessness, and Boredom. One must also commit to creating an environment that promotes companionship, opportunities to give care, and creates variety and spontaneity on a daily basis. Fairview Manor has committed itself to these principles and strives on a daily basis to enhance the lives of our residents. To learn more about the Ten Principles of the Eden Alternative, Click below. For more information on the Eden Alternative Nationally check our their web sit at www.edenalt.org

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One very important aspect of the Eden Alternative is the Elimination of Loneliness, Helplessness, and Boredom. These are the three plagues of Nursing Homes. At Fairview Manor, we provide our companionship of animals and children, the opportunity to give care to others, and a very enlivened environment that creates variety and spontaneity on a daily basis. Below are just a few pictures of the many ways in which we work to eliminate these plagues from our home.

Duchess is just one of the four cats that live at Fairview Manor. Not everyone likes the companionship of an animal, but that’s okay. For those who do desire this type of companionship, it can be found at Fairview.

The daycare kids and the residents spend time together each week doing a variety of different activities. Above, they are exercising together.

Relationships bring quality of life to our residents. At Fairview Manor, we pay a lot of attention to relationships and work at nurturing relationships between the residents, staff, children, and the animals that live in our home.