Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy at
The Cottage at Litchfield Hills

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s & Dementia Therapy

Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy (BBET) is a nationally recognized and award-winning non-pharmacological, personalized approach we use with residents that is proven to promote resident engagement and reduce agitation, depression, falls and medication use. The Cottage is proud to be one of only a handful of assisted living communities in New England to offer this program, free of charge, to our residents.

The BBET Program has received six national awards:

• 2011 Dorland Health Silver Crown Award for Alzheimer’s Care
• 2011 AMDA Foundation / Pfizer Quality Improvement Award
• 2012 Long-Term Living Leaders of Tomorrow Award
• 2012 LTC LINK Spirit of Innovation Award
• 2012 OPTIMA Award by Long-Term Living
• 2014 ACHCA Public Service Award

BBET uses the Science of Ergonomics & Neuroscience Research to reduce Mental Stress for Residents with Alzheimer’s & Dementia

We are proud to offer this compassionate & research-based program to all residents of The Cottage, free of charge.