Memory Care
Dementia can make daily life a challenge. Our memory care area offers compassionate care in a welcoming environment for residents on this life path.
Our experienced clinical team, led by experienced RN’s, provides excellent continuous care for those with dementia. Caregivers are available around the clock to assist with activities of daily living. Nurses are available for medication management, assessments, and coordination of care. Each memory care team member is trained on the types of dementia and how to manage the behaviors that may be associated.
We partner with Iris Medical Group to provide weekly NP visits. These providers are specialists in medication management for those with dementia.
Memory Care has a dedicated dining and activities area. Our open floor plan allows the clinical team a full sight line of the unit including the dedicated outdoor patio area complete with covered gazebo. Daily activities and entertainment are carefully chosen with individual residents in mind.
If I Get Dementia
If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.
- If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.
- If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.
- If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.
- If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.
- If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.
- If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.
- If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.
- If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.
- If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.
- If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.
- If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.
- If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.
- If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.
- If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.
- If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.
- If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.
- If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.
- If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.
- If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.
- If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.
- If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.