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What Is Memory Care?

Does your loved one need the attention of a community that caters to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other types of memory problems? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect level of care community for your loved one.

Memory Care communities are created to provide a safe and secure living environment for those with various degrees of dementia or Alzheimer’s. This level of care provides attentive and expert attention to residents throughout all hours of the day. Memory Care communities also provide a variety of services for a stress-free life such as: meals, housekeeping, transportation, laundry and more. In addition to this, these types of communities create an atmosphere that helps residents engage in social gatherings, fitness classes, and other entertainment.

This level of care also offers specially trained staff members to aid in the unique concerns and challenges of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Most communities of this type provide additional security measures to ensure maximum safety of the residents. Another benefit of this community is that the activities or entertainment offered are planned with the residents in mind to keep their bodies and minds active.

Is a Memory Care community the preferred level of care for your loved one? If so, start your search today to locate the perfect home.

Want to know how residents enjoy their stay at the community, or what family members have to say about it? Check out our real time testimonials of current residents at the community.

Amenities

While every Memory Care community is different, many of the leading providers feature communities for adults aged 55 and over that offer the following (and more):

  • Chef-prepared meals made daily
  • Local transportation services
  • Chapel services
  • Walking paths or gardens
  • Fitness rooms, pools and hot tubs
  • Activity and wellness coordinators that plan numerous events/activities for the community
  • Assistance with day-to-day activities 
  • Concierge service
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service
  • Live-in management and/or 24-hour security
  • On-site barber shops and beauty salons
  • 24 hour care and nursing
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The caregivers are very nice, and they're Johnny-on-the-spot. They're very kind, and the lady who takes care of everybody, she is the best.

Rose C, Resident