Memory Care
Memory care is a special kind of care provided to those with middle to late stage dementia or Alzheimer’s. It involves creating a structured environment that has set schedules and routines in place to create a stress-free lifestyle. There are safety features in place to ensure the health of a senior, and helpful programs designed to assist with cognitive skills. Activities focusing on memory recall from past experiences are integrated into daily activities.
When a senior is dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia, they tend to require expert care, along with a comforting environment that is safe and secure. A caretaker may not be able to give a senior the care they need at all hours of the day, and most homes are not built to accommodate the special needs of those with memory loss. That is why families turn to memory care communities, which provide the necessary expert care in a safe environment and supportive staff available around the clock.
Residents who are good candidates for memory care usually are already residing in an assisted living environment who have become forgetful in performing their activities of daily living or who have begun wondering.
One of the goals of memory care is to help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s or dementia while also enabling a senior to feel purpose, a sense of satisfaction and enjoyment on a daily basis.
