How Memory Care Can Give Your Family Peace of Mind
Seeing a loved one battle with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be heartbreaking. It can be especially challenging when you realize they’re no longer safe to live independently despite their desire to.
When that time comes, you may make the hard decision to explore alternative living options. While there can be fear associated with the unknown of senior living communities and memory care programs, they may give your family much-needed peace of mind for these reasons:
A Safe and Secure Living Environment
Most senior living communities offering memory care programs prioritize safety and security. They know your loved one needs to be protected and supervised, so they go above and beyond with safety measures to ensure their protection at all times.
You can expect fully secure outdoor areas for them to enjoy, 24/7 support and assistance, and safe apartment-style units with safety-equipped bathrooms, pull cords, and pendants.
Experienced Care Staff
When you’ve been so used to taking care of your family member by yourself, you can be nervous about handing over this important job to someone else. Rest assured that many of the most respected senior living communities have a team of experienced care associates.
Alongside being trained in standard care, memory care workers undergo more specialized training to cater to the needs of people living with memory loss. They understand the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease and how to help their residents lead comfortable, happy, and safe lives. They treat your loved ones like their own family – with respect, compassion, and empathy.
Customized Care Programs
Memory care programs are customized to ensure the everyday needs of people living with memory loss are met. The best senior living communities provide custom care revolving around increasing comfort and decreasing anxiety.
Your chosen community will meet your loved one where they are, ensuring the most appropriate care based on their unique needs at all times.
Nutritious and Delicious Food
Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions can sometimes result in mealtime challenges. People living with dementia can often lose interest in food, refuse to eat, or experience stress or frustration during meal times.
Many leading senior living communities understand these unique challenges. They go above and beyond to help their memory care residents enjoy meal times by serving delicious and nutritious meals. They also offer visual menus, provide easy choices, and serve meals and snacks in comfortable, relaxing dining spaces. The goal is to ensure eating is a frustration-free and stress-free activity.
Activities and Events
Most senior living communities want their residents to get the most out of every day. Memory Care residents can often enjoy various activities and events that revolve around consistent sights, sounds, smells, and objects to decrease anxiety and increase comfort.
Memory care residents get to enjoy a full social calendar with activities like exercise, games, trivia, and arts and crafts. They can also enjoy quiet time to themselves, privacy in their own studio apartments, and family time with visiting loved ones. There’s never a dull moment in a well-established memory care program.
Inquire About Memory Care at Lynridge Assisted Living & Memory Care at Murphy
As scary as it can be to think about the next step in your loved one’s dementia journey, you have more support than you think. Contact Lynridge Assisted Living & Memory Care at Murphy to learn more about our innovative Memory Care program.
We welcome you to book a tour to see our community in person, meet our care team, and ask questions. We’re here to support you and your loved one every step of the way.