Bright Spaces
a memory care exclusive at The Haven at Lake Oconee
What are Bright Spaces?
Bright Spaces provide a thoughtfully designed atmosphere intended to captivate our memory care residents as they engage with life in familiar settings. These curated spaces serve as a reminder that all is not lost. Bright Spaces are active tools for reinvigorating our residents’ sense of instinct and home.
Understanding the impact of Bright Spaces
Bright Spaces are intentionally crafted with memory care residents in mind. How can we bring a familiar scene or setting to life in a safe, yet captivating way? From the scenes we create to the items included, every element is intended to appear as life-like as possible so that our residents can build and maintain confidence and self-worth while participating in the routines each scene emulates. Engaging with Bright Spaces encourages instinctive action, fosters community among residents, and provides ample opportunity for cognitive exploration.
Exploring Bright Spaces at The Haven at Lake Oconee
Bright Spaces were unveiled at The Haven at Lake Oconee in 2025. Boasting two such spaces, our memory care residents love to spend time in our nursery and garage settings. In the nursery, residents interact with the familiar routines of caring for a baby. The nursery space features lifelike dolls, baby clothes, toys, rocking chairs, and custom-built cribs to reduce the strain when lifting a baby. Residents feel right at home as they tend to the baby’s needs. In the garage, residents are greeted by a familiar array of toolboxes, garage art, and several building stations. The toolboxes are filled with safe tools that appear realistic, and that can interact with other building elements included in the station. Both Bright Spaces encourage memory care residents to engage their fine motor skills, but beyond that, they offer our residents a tangible sense of purpose and joy!
