If a loved one has been diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s
disease or another type of dementia and you are looking for the
best care, a memory care community may be your answer. While typically more expensive than a regular
assisted living community, it is equipped to provide the most comprehensive
care.
Memory care communities such as
MorningStar at Bear Creek care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms
of dementia from the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced
stages. Services include 24-hour
supervision and typically offer a secure environment specifically designed to keep
residents safe and secure. This means residents are encouraged to be as independent
as possible and are free to explore their surroundings.
Another thing to know about dementia
care
is that it has evolved through the years.
Today’s communities now offer wellness programs that help deal with memory
impairment and wandering issues as well as other common dementia
behaviors. At MorningStar, we provide
residents a number of specialized programs and highly personalized care that
address their unique needs.
Studies also show residents in memory
care communities have a higher quality of life.
A Place for Mom, the largest senior living referral website, reports
that residents in memory care have “reduced medication and medication side
effects; fewer falls, injuries, and hospital visits; increased nutrition and
wellness; and greater independence and social interaction.” They also add that close to 75 percent of
residents experience an improvement or maintenance of mental functioning.
As a family member of a loved one
suffering from Alzheimer’s
or another dementia, you may be struggling to understand the disease and its
consequences. MorningStar at Bear Creek
recognizes many of our residents’ families need help navigating through the
various challenges of the disease, and we are grateful we can provide the
support they need. Please visit
our website to learn more about our individualized,
holistic memory care.
MorningStar at Bear Creek embodies the
very best in senior living with a distinct mission statement of “to honor, to
serve, to invest” that sets us apart from other senior living communities. With a foundation built on honoring God,
valuing seniors and investing in a staff with a felt calling to serve, we offer
loving, compassionate care within a beautiful home-like setting. Please set up a tour to see for yourself our
unique approach to dementia care.
Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-11-4-memory-care/
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