If
your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related
disease, you may be coming to the realization that their needs are more than
you can manage on your own and are ready for help. If that sounds like you, it is now time to
start researching the various care
options in your area.
One choice is to place your family
member in an assisted living facility specifically designed to serve the needs
of those with dementia. Memory
care
provides long-term, intensive care that is more specialized and comprehensive than other senior living options. Most are equipped to care for residents at
all stages of the disease and include 24-hour supervision. The communities are secure to reduce the risks
of wandering and many have features such as color-coding to help residents
safely navigate through the hallways.
You will also find the best memory
care communities provide programs that address the needs of residents such as helping
to calm or provide stimulation as needed and can actually offer your loved one
a better quality of life. Communities
that provide memory care report they are able to reduce medications and
medication side effects as well as increase nutrition and wellness. They also say residents have fewer falls,
injuries, and hospital visits; along with more independence and social
interactions. Most importantly, memory care facilities cite that as many as
three-fourths of their residents experience improvement or maintain their level
of mental functioning.
If you are in the Beaverton area, we
encourage you to visit our website. MorningStar
Assisted Living and Memory Care of Beaverton has 38
secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood that are
devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s or other types of
memory loss.
MorningStar of Beaverton proudly provides the
very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to
serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors
and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for
residents amid a beautiful setting. Please contact us to discover why we are a
step above an ordinary assisted living facility.
Source:
aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-11-4-memory-care/
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