Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 11

218 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11 www.nici.mb.ca “Technology is moving at an unprecedented speed. Our goal is to assist our customers in balancing cost, reliability, durability and longevity with technological advances. We strive to ease the burden presently on your caregivers, maintenance, IT sta , to help improve the resident experience.” Diane Wall, Healthcare Consultant 5-854 Marion Street Winnipeg, MB R2J 0K4 204 783-6688 Ninety-three percent of Salem Home residents have dementia, something which can be challenging for everyone involved. Behaviors such as aggression, refusal of care, and wandering are just some of the issues that can arise from those struggling with dementia. Janzen recalls, “In 2018, it really peaked, when 78 percent of those residents had behaviors. We became very diligent about introducing technology and education to staff to start mitigating some of that. We introduced ‘Dementiability’ into our building in 2016, but in the last four years we have become much more purposeful. Dementiability is the Montessori way for dealing with dementia. We find things that give residents meaning and purpose. If they are engaged in activities, they will not demonstrate their behavior.” As the only care home in the province of Manitoba with a behavioral treatment unit, Salem Home offers short-term stay for residents