their goals much quicker.” Prioritizing patients’ mental health during rehabilitation, and through the transition back to the home environment is a priority at West Glades. The facility has two full-time social workers on staff to assist with meeting residents’ needs.“If you need specialized services here, they can help arrange any of that. We have psychiatrists and psychologists who are here multiple times a week who can come in if that’s something that you need. So, any of those supports are available,” says Angel. Angel stresses the value of the comfortable, homey setting offered at Glades West. “It’s not just the building and the equipment. It is the interactions with the CNAs, the nurses, the social work team, and the therapists, all the way down. It makes a big difference in their recovery.” This family-like atmosphere extends to all aspects of treatment, right down to a graduation ceremony when residents complete therapy. Angel depicts, “They put them in a cap and gown, and it’s fun to watch and to see in For more than 35 years, Catholic Hospice has cared for people of all faiths navigating serious, life limiting illnesses. Catholic Hospice allows you to be in control of your quality of life, with compassion, dignity and respect. 800-533-3933 www.CatholicHospice.org 104 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11
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