Memory Care
Memory care is a form of long-term residential care designed specifically to meet the care needs of those experiencing cognitive decline. Memory care provides:
- Specialized care and programs for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia or cognitive impairment.
- A stand-alone facility or a unit within a tiered senior living community that is staffed with attention to a higher level of care.
- A restrictive, secured care environment.
- 24 hour/day staff trained to attend to the personal and health care needs of cognitively impaired residents.
- Behavioral interventions to deal with symptoms of dementia such as wandering, aggression, anger and apathy.
Memory Care Articles
Dementia Wandering: Professional Caregivers and Memory Care Facilities Can Help
Sixty percent of people with dementia will wander. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips for recognizing when outside help is needed to keep a wandering senior safe.
0 CommentsQuestions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Facility
Memory care facilities provide increased levels of care and safety for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. This list of core concerns can help you efficiently evaluate each facility you consider.
0 Comments7 Signs It’s Time for Memory Care
Knowing at what point dementia patients need 24-hour care is critical. Spot the signs it's time for memory care to improve a patient's quality of life.
44 CommentsMemory Care: The Greatest Gift We Could Give Mom
The progression of her Alzheimer's disease over the last eight years had been pretty much textbook. Still, nothing could have prepared us for the process of putting mom in memory care.
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Memory Care Questions
I am sole caretaker for my wife, age 88, who has multiple health problems. Should I feel selfish?
38 AnswersMAYDAY Answered 2 hours agoWhat do you say to a facility following a huge fee increase?
8 AnswersKarsten Replied 21 hours agoHow often should I visit Mom?
7 Answersrjcmills Replied Jun 2, 2023Is it normal for a memory care facility to not do oral hygiene and leave a depends on for 4 days? I am trying to be open minded.
8 Answerswicki100 Answered May 30, 2023
Memory Care Discussions
For anyone struggling with the decision to put a parent in AL or MC, consider this option.
20 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Dec 31, 2022My husband has dementia and is having sex in memory care with another patient. What should I do?
26 CommentsEvamar Commented Dec 14, 2022Can HMO force my mom out of memory care?
3 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Nov 11, 2022Update on my solution.
9 Commentsbundleofjoy Commented Sep 19, 2022
