Things to Know about Memory Care

If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 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 of Boulder 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 memory 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 of Boulder, 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 of Boulder 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 MorningStar of Boulder’s website to learn more about our individualized, holistic memory 

care.

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Boulder represents the best in senior living with a distinct mission statement - “to honor, to value, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting and invite you to schedule a visit to experience one of the area’s finest senior living communities. 

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aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-11-4-memory-care/