Every year, the population of Americans living with various forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s, is increasing due to an aging population, despite a lower overall incidence rate of the disease. Caring for a family member with a memory loss condition is tough, plain, and simple. If you want the best possible life for your senior, a memory care facility has dedicated staff that will help your loved one around the clock if you find yourself unable to care for them. Memory care facilities also have many benefits for seniors with memory loss issues compared to life alone inside the home.
1. Highly Specialized Individual Care
Memory care facilities have an abundance of qualified staff working around the clock in order to provide meaningful, personalized service to your loved ones. The team gets to know your family member on a personal level and develops rapport which helps reduce the stress and hardships that a person with memory loss often faces. Instead of a scary doctor or unfamiliar person helping them, residents come to see our staff as an extension of their family and gladly accept help whenever needed.
2. Safe and Secure Living Spaces
Memory care facilities provide a safe place for individuals to live. There is no risk of a confused individual wandering off-site, and they can be monitored by staff without it feeling intrusive. Locations like these promote independence and give your loved one more control over their life, decreasing confusion, and fear. Spacious living areas and welcoming environments make the facility feel like a home for all residents.
3. Assistance with Regularly Required Activities
Individuals with memory loss often need help when it comes to daily medications and appointments. Staff at memory care facilities are eager to help ensure every vital step is taken to ensure the health and well-being of your family member. Missing or incorrectly taking medication doses can lead to dangerous outcomes. Having a dedicated staff member to help the resident through the routine ensures continued safety and improvements while living in the memory care facility. Furthermore, potentially dangerous activities for seniors, such as getting dressed, grooming, and bathing/showering, will be assisted by staff if necessary.
4. Socialization – An Opportunity for A Normal and Fulfilling Life!
It is no secret that caring for a family member with memory loss is challenging, sometimes even a full-time job. If you cannot be by your loved one’s side all day, they can feel alone and trapped without an outlet for their boredom. Memory care facilities allow residents to meet a diverse group of similarly aged individuals in a safe, welcoming environment. Moderate amounts of social interactions have been shown to boost mood and mental health, which both directly influence physical health. Many residents also form close relationships with staff members and feel grateful to them for the help that they receive.
5. Dietary Assistance
Residents at memory care facilities have access to high-quality, fresh food to ensure they receive all the necessary nutrients to live a long and happy life. The time that residents used to cook can instead be used to socialize, exercise, or relax as needed. Personalized meals can brighten the day of an individual feeling down, and dining experiences with fellow residents can increase the bonds of friendship they create. Many healthy foods have been shown to boost brain health and recovery.
At A Banyan Residence in the Villages, we are dedicated to providing quality, individualized care for each resident. If it is time for you to consider quality memory care for your loved one, we invite you to come to tour our facility and ask any questions you may have.
