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.
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Questions 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.
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Memory Care: The Greatest Gift We Could Give Mom
The progression of Mom’s Alzheimer's disease over the last eight years had been pretty much textbook, but nothing could have prepared us for the decision to place her in a specialized dementia care facility.
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Why Size Matters When Choosing the Right Memory Care Community
Choosing the right memory care community for a loved one with dementia can be daunting. There are many things to consider, but here's why you should always take size into account when making your decision.
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