Pictures along the Pathways Journey

At both Kirkhaven and Valley Manor we are pioneers in a culture change movement that has us on a journey towards revolutionizing how we serve our elders. Our mission is to eliminate the 3 plagues that account for the bulk of suffering among our elders in skilled nursing and assisted living homes.


The antidote to the 3 plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom are:

• Loving & meaningful companionship and a life that revolves around relationships in a truly human community that includes children, plants and animals.


• A community that balances both the ability to give care to others and to receive care gracefully.


• A life with variety, spontaneity and choice.

A picture tells a thousand words, so here are a few that illustrate how we are living the pathway journey:

The first 2 pictures are from a special breakfast buffet, prepared by all the 5th floor household staff, for the residents who live in our dementia care household at Kirkhaven. Residents (and staff) love the variety and fun of something different and unexpected.

These next photos were taken at a fall clean-up and gardening event to prepare the Assisted Living cottage patio for the coming of winter. Residents loved the opportunity and responsibility of caring for their home.

Thanks for visiting my Blog and joining us on our Pathways journey!