Alterra

Alterra is a senior living community that blends specialized care with a strong focus on digital preservation and multimedia access, so residents and families can explore scanned books, old radio news, recorded music and arts, and photos from sources like the Metropolitan Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, NASA, and USGS, plus software archives with classic PC and MS-DOS games, and the famous Wayback Machine for looking up old web pages, which comes from their partnership with the Internet Archive. Residents can listen to free resources, including Live Music Archive and Librivox audiobooks, and take part in many activities and programs, since Alterra offers everything from independent living with resort-style comforts, to skilled nursing, memory care, and board and care homes where a small number of people receive hands-on daily care in cozy homes. Care at Alterra covers daily assistance, medical and rehab services, medication management, help with bathing or dressing, round-the-clock supervision, and tailored plans, with staff referred to as caregivers and medical workers. They also run specialized memory care, with secure areas, dementia-friendly schedules, and memory enhancement activities like music and art. Residents have access to common rooms like dining halls, small libraries, computer centers, fitness rooms, wellness centers, gaming rooms, beauty salons, and outdoor gardens, so there's always a place to unwind or join friends for community-run events, planned day trips, or games. Meal services include restaurant-style dining, meal prep, and consideration for special diets, while housekeeping, linen, and maintenance keep fully furnished apartments comfortable, often with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and cable. For younger visitors or residents, there's kids' programming and some activities designed for varying ages, since Alterra supports a range of residents. With transportation planning, a concierge service, 24-hour emergency call systems, and staff help close by, the community tries to make daily life easier, safer, and more connected for every resident.