Programs for seniors living at the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home include:

 

HOUSING PROGRAM

In keeping with the desires of the Home's founders, Abraham and Laura Lisner, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home provides complete housing services and, further, sustains and preserves affordable housing for indigent and modest income seniors of the District of Columbia. Housing for residents includes private accommodations in our residential facility and single or double rooms in the nursing facility, each looking out to landscaped gardens and spacious courtyards. Out-of-town family members and friends are encouraged to visit so please inquire about the availability of guest rooms.

 

HEALTH CARE PROGRAM

No two people are the same. Recognizing and embracing the diversity of each individual, the staff of the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home works with every resident and his or her loved ones to create a program tailored to meet the needs of each senior. Programs are regularly reviewed to identify resident changes and to ensure that consistent and appropriate care is provided at all times. A highly qualified health care team, each member being as friendly and caring as they are professional, assures the delivery of all medical, psychosocial, nutritional, and ancillary services.

 

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Caring about the whole family has always been an integral part of the Home's philosophy because we know that great care and services can only be delivered when recognizing the role of family and friends. We share a common goal to enable each resident to live life to the fullest. Social gatherings and focus groups, including the Home's Family Council, create an essential support network for families and friends of all ages.

 

DEMENTIA PROGRAM

The dementia program is based on our belief that focusing on strengths allows a person to maximize his or her life while living with memory loss. Recognizing the struggle and validating a resident's reality provides assurance that an individual's value is always preserved. A friendly environment, consistent familiar faces of care providers, and flexibility based on resident needs are just a few examples of the hallmarks of our dementia program.

 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Education, friendship, and caring are main components of our volunteer program. Reading, storytelling, resident oral histories, and special projects are focal points of our "education" component. Through an integrated program of activities, volunteers, especially children, develop a positive image of older adults while helping residents achieve a sense of fulfillment. The "friendship" component helps volunteers develop a sense of empathy and respect for aging individuals while the "caring" component provides opportunities for volunteers to fulfill their desire to give back to the community while allowing seniors to share their insight, gifts and talents. Our program encourages relationship-building between residents and members of the community.