FOULKEWAYS AT GWYNEDD

Health Care Service Program: The basis for all Foulkeways Health Services is a primary care model for those over 65 consisting of health maintenance, education for self-care, appropriate screening, management of acute illness, monitoring of chronic disease and achievement of dignified death. The health and wellness needs of residents are addressed at all levels of care. Most residents receive primary care from onsite physicians who are board certified in geriatric medicine. HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE: Residents at any level of care may take part in the Wellness Program. The Fitness Center, including an indoor 65' by 25' pool (equipped with chair lifts for handicapped accessibility) and a fully equipped exercise facility is available to all residents, priority list members and staff. Independent Living residents are considered able to demonstrate their independence in all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Personal Care (Abington House) - Residents require minimal to moderate assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Nursing Facility (Gwynedd House) - the majority of nursing care residents are in their 90's and often have a strong preference to be treated with less invasive technologies at Foulkeways. STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Required regulatory seminars are provided annually either in person, using a Powerpoint deck or through electronic training. Ongoing educational opportunities are provided on a monthly basis to nursing staff.

Dining Services Program: Foulkeways offers residents and staff three meals per day in four different dining venues. Along with regular meal service, catering is offered to compliment the resident's culinary needs on a requested basis. There are dietitians on the team who present educational seminars to all residents on nutritional awareness and healthy eating. One dietitian supports care plans developed for all personal care and nursing care residents as well as reviewing the nutritional program offered to all residents. A second dietitian is specifically tasked with wellness related presentations and programs and one-on-one nutritional counseling for residents who request consultation. During 2024 the Dining Services Program again partnered with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) to provide life skills training to disabled high school students who are eligible for the MCIU Transition to Employment program.