Memory Care Services

The services and amenities offered in memory care communities are intended to make life safer and more comfortable for those living with memory impairment. All memory care communities provide some basic daily assistance for residents, including:

• Assistance with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Meal preparation and serving
• Housekeeping and laundry service
• Interior and exterior maintenance tasks
• Access to round-the-clock nurses
• Transportation to doctor’s appointments and other outings

Memory care facilities may also offer activities such as music, arts and crafts, and dancing, led by staff or volunteers who are trained to work with people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Research increasingly suggests that such activities are beneficial for people with cognitive impairments. Many memory care communities also offer cognitive therapies and programs meant to keep the brain active and engaged.

Overall, the activities at a memory care community may be similar to what you would find in other residential facilities, but with some slight adjustments to keep people with cognitive impairment engaged and content.

Memory Care Amenities

Memory care communities are designed to keep residents safe and help them thrive. The communities typically have amenities and design features that one wouldn’t find in other types of senior living residences. Specially designed features of memory care communities include:

• Safety precautions to prevent wandering such as doors with alarms
• Keypad locks at all doors or other controlled entry and exit points
• Security cameras monitoring entry and exit points
• Use of personal security devices such as medical alert systems

In addition to these safety features, many communities also offer amenities for residents’ enjoyment. These amenities may include:

• Fitness center with guided group classes
• A secured outdoor or open-air courtyard
• Indoor or outdoor swimming pool(s)
• Fine dining rooms
• Resident lounges
• Game rooms

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