What is Memory Care?

• Memory Care is a term that refers to particular care provided by some assisted living communities to help people living with Alzheimer’s or other form of Dementia, live their best life.

How is Memory Care different from Assisted Living?

• While it falls under the umbrella of assisted living, memory care includes higher degree of clinical care to provide for the particular needs of those living with Dementia. We are wholly dedicated to memory care throughout all four neighborhoods.

Is it better to live at home with dementia?

• As the disease progresses and care becomes more complex, a full-time memory care setting can provide better, less-stressful moments for both the individual and their loved ones. Our dementia-friendly community is secure and geared towards enriching the individual’s life experiences while living with dementia.

How do I know if my loved one needs memory care?

• Because the onset of dementia is usually a slow and gradual process, it can be difficult to recognize when care is needed before a crisis occurs. Recognizing the need for care early can be very important, however, as care in the early stages can provide benefits to the disease’s trajectory as it progresses. Warning signs are important, visit https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs to familiarize yourself on the early signs.

How do I talk to my family about having my loved one at a memory care community?

• The decision to move a loved one to a memory care community is complex and difficult, and sometimes family dynamics can make it more so. Every situation is different, but conversations about care should revolve around what is best for the person who needs care.  It is important in this process to know who the primary decision maker is and to identify each family member’s worries.