The Centers at St. Camillus
St. Camillus is a not-for-profit healthcare facility featuring comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including subacute and brain injury rehabilitation programs; continuing care; outpatient rehabilitation, home healthcare; medical transport and a variety of other support services. Located in the Westvale area of Syracuse, New York, the integrated teams of healthcare professionals at St. Camillus are dedicated to caring for life.
The Center for Cognitive Health Services offers a variety of programs and services that are geared toward helping persons with dementia cope with the disease and build on their remaining skills as well as providing support to family caregivers and staff. Individuals who may benefit from our services live at St. Camillus as well as at home, and span the continuum from healthy older adults who simply want to maintain their brain health to individuals who have severe cognitive impairment.
Residential Programs: For individuals who reside at St. Camillus, their family members and staff.
Best Friends Afternoon Group: For selected residents of St. Camillus who have dementia and can benefit from a structured group in the late afternoon (Monday - Friday).
Memory Enhancement Class: Encourages residents to use their cognitive skills through written and oral discussion exercises on a variety of topics. Designed for individuals with mild cognitive impairment or any resident who wants to maintain or improve their cognitive skills.
After 6: An evening program with theme tables for residents (e.g. a flower arranging table, a reading table,
a jewelry table etc.) that encourage
socialization and
engagement with the
materials.Food, Fun, and Film Fest: A lunch-time educational program for staff that features a film pertaining to dementia followed by discussion.
Community-Based Programs: For individuals residing in the community.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: A monthly support group for any caregiver of a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The group is open to anyone in the community and is co-sponsored by St. Camillus and the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter.
Caregiver Education Programs: Educational programs for both family members of persons living at St. Camillus as well as those living in the community. Topics relate to caring for a person with dementia as well as taking care of oneself.
The Memory Academy: A 12-week curriculum designed for older adults who want to learn more about maintaining their brain health. The course combines mental and physical fitness exercises, stress reduction, nutrition, and socialization.
Stay Sharp: Serper at St. Camillus: This is a structured cognitive rehabilitation program designed for persons with mild cognitive impairment who wish to maintain or improve their skills. Sessions are offered in small groups (3 – 4 people) for 12 weeks and use Serper Method workbooks.
Contact Information
For additional information please contact St. Camillus at 315-488-2951 and ask for The Center for Cognitive Health Services.
E-mail: info@st-camillus.org