GREENPORT, N.Y., March 17, 2025 \u2013 Peconic Landing, the East End\u2019s only life plan community, is proud to announce the launch of the SAIDO Learning\u00ae program, an innovative, non-pharmacological tool for supporting cognitive wellness in individuals with dementia. As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care, the not-for-profit community began offering SAIDO to a pilot group within Harbor South, its memory support neighborhood, on January 13, with plans to expand the program to all levels of living in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SAIDO Learning\u00ae was developed in 2001 by the Kumon Learning Therapy Center, part of the Kumon Institute of Education in Japan, as a program designed for individuals with memory impairment. Those with Alzheimer\u2019s and other dementias meet with trained staff who provide individualized structured mental exercises focusing on simple arithmetic, writing, and reading aloud to increase engagement and positively impact the symptoms of dementia. Studies have demonstrated that SAIDO Learning\u00ae can slow cognitive decline, and, in some cases, even lead to cognitive improvements, helping individuals remain engaged in daily life for longer. It has also been linked to increased confidence, socialization, and improved mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBringing SAIDO to Peconic Landing aligns with our commitment to innovation and excellence in care,\u201d said Robert J. Syron, President and CEO of Peconic Landing. \u201cWe continuously seek opportunities to enhance the well-being of our members, and this program offers a research-backed and meaningful approach to wellness, offering individuals with dementia a way to stay engaged, socially connected, and mentally stimulated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program\u2019s success is made possible by the dedication of trained Peconic Landing team members called \u201cSupporters,\u201d who guide participants through engaging sessions. In the future, this opportunity will be extended to Peconic Landing\u2019s independent living members who wish to volunteer and contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe response to SAIDO has been incredibly positive so far, and we are already seeing highly encouraging data from our pilot group,\u201d said Jennifer Drofenik, Director of Health Services at Peconic Landing. \u201cNot only is the program making a difference for participants, but it\u2019s also inspiring our team members, who are proud to be part of something truly impactful. As we expand the program to all levels of living, we look forward to creating even more opportunities for engagement to help foster meaningful connections across our community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Harbor South, caregivers follow a person-centered approach that integrates each individual\u2019s life story with their level of ability at every stage of dementia. This allows for a truly personalized care plan tailored to each person\u2019s distinct interests, hobbies, and lifestyle. As abilities change, customized schedules help establish moments of connection and purpose with friends and family. Harbor South, which also offers short-term respite care, is the only memory care neighborhood in New York State to be recognized as a Distinguished Provider by Dementia Care Specialists and the Crisis Prevention Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen the impact SAIDO has on individuals at senior living communities and are excited that it\u2019s now being offered at Peconic Landing,\u201d said Jill Ricker, national director of SAIDO and memory care. \u201cThere are so many stories and testimonials from family members who say their loved ones with memory impairment who participate in SAIDO truly are less anxious and more engaged as a result.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about memory care at Peconic Landing, visit www.peconiclanding.org\/memory-support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ###<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peconic Landing<\/em><\/strong> is a nationally recognized, equity-based Continuing Care Retirement Community overlooking the breathtaking Long Island Sound. Located on the North Fork on a half-mile of private Sound Beach, the organization works on a mission of being the retirement community of choice for individuals age 62 and better by encouraging our members to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle and presenting ample opportunity for members to pursue their interests and passions to the fullest. For more information on Peconic Landing, please visit <\/em>www.peconiclanding.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" GREENPORT, N.Y., March 17, 2025 \u2013 Peconic Landing, the East End\u2019s only life plan community, is proud to announce the launch of the SAIDO Learning\u00ae program, an innovative, non-pharmacological tool for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":46676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46675"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46675\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peconiclanding.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}