List of Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
For information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias this website is one of the most comprehensive on the web. Please visit.
Oregon Health Care Association
For information regarding health care communities and local educational opportunities please visit this website.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
U.S. National Institute on Aging. ADEAR maintains information on Alzheimer’s disease research, diagnosis, treatments, clinical trials and federal government programs and resources. AD Lib, ADEAR 's literature database, has nearly 8,500 materials related to Alzheimer's disease that includes fact sheets, textbook chapters, journal articles, brochures, teaching manuals, directories, videos and other media, bibliographies, program descriptions, monographs, newsletters and reports.
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)
ADI is an international membership group of Alzheimer associations. The ADI site links to member association sites throughout the world. It also provides information in several languages, statistics on the number of people with dementia worldwide, and the implications for the distribution of research funding, especially in developing countries.
Alzheimer Research Forum
This Web site reports on the latest scientific findings, from basic research to clinical trials; creates and maintains public databases of essential research data and reagents; and produces discussion forums to promote debate, speed the dissemination of new ideas, and break down barriers across the numerous disciplines that can contribute to the global effort to cure Alzheimer's disease.
Drug Information MedlinePlus Health Information
This Web site lists generic and brand names, precautions and side effects for more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter drugs from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), a government agency that establishes standards for the make-up and use of medicines.
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research
Fisher's site is a comprehensive portal for caregivers, family members, people living with Alzheimer's and the general public.
Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Center
The Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Center has easy to understand, practical in-depth information on Alzheimer’s and caregiving.
WebMD Health Center
This site has a broad range of information, with an emphasis on information for individuals who are
concerned about memory problems or have Alzheimer’s disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of activities programs does Gateway have?
We have full time activity professionals who provide a variety of activities daily. The following are some examples of different activities we offer on a weekly basis: bingo, arts and crafts, pet and music therapy, current events, trivia, pinochle club, dice and card games, exercise classes, walks, movies and much more. On a monthly basis music groups such as accordian players, piano players and singing groups perform at our facilities. We also have special activities for our Alzheimer’s residents.
Does Gateway have a specialized Alzheimer’s Care Unit?
We have nine Memory Care Houses. Each house has 14-15 residents and is designed to meet the special needs of residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. All Memory Care Houses are secured yet have ample amount of inside and outside common space to explore.
Does Gateway have a nurse on duty?
We have several full-time RN’s and with few exceptions, one or more on site each day. We also have RN’s available to answer our staff’s questions 24 hours a day.
Does Gateway have caregivers 24 hours a day?
We have caregivers on duty 24 hours a day, in three shifts, available to aide residents.
How is the food prepared at Gateway?
Breakfast is prepared in each individual house. Lunch and dinner are cooked for 2-3 houses at a time. This means our food does not taste “institutionalized”. Instead, our meals taste “home cooked”. We are also able to offer a wide variety of specialty diets, such as, diabetic, no-sodium, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.
How long can my loved one live at Gateway?
In most cases, residents are able to stay at Gateway until the end of life. However, if a resident needs skilled nursing care (24-hour IV’s, feeding tubes, etc.) then they will need to be transferred to a skilled nursing facility.