health & nutrition
Riverbrook employs a fulltime Assistant Day Program Coordinator in charge of kitchem services who consults with our RN to tailor meal planning to meet individual medical needs through healthy diet. The Riverbrook women assist with meal preparation as part of their day program. Women make choices about diet and exercise needs. Riverbrook's women are able to discuss the food groups of a balanced diet. They are knowledgable about their individual health needs and take great pride in being responsible for themselves. Many of the women are engaged in their own meal preparation. Some women choose to participate in Weight Watchers and are assisted in attending the meetings and with developing weekly menus.
Our full time RN provides comprehensive care and accompanies the women to all medical appointments. Minor medical needs are treated and referrals are made as necessary. The nurse also reviews the medication system and makes sure that all employees are properly certified and trained. All residents receive annual physicals, semi-annual dentals, and eye exams every two years.