Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia affect each person differently. We have carefully designed our memory care communities to include higher staffing levels to prepare for some common challenges accompanying memory loss.
Edgewood’s memory care residents live safely with the care they need in a smaller environment that helps them to feel calm. The apartments are thoughtfully designed so residents can see every area of their homes without opening doors or walking through long hallways. This helps reduce feelings of anxiety and frustration that can cause wandering or challenging behaviors.
Our smaller staff-to-resident ratio allows us to provide individualized support. Not only do we help residents live healthy and safe lives, but we also offer activities to help them find joy!
Staff are provided with dementia-specific training. They can understand the challenges associated with memory loss and use helpful ways to respond to residents who may be feeling confused or upset.
Are You Ready for an Emergency? At Edgewood, we have emergency preparedness plans in place to keep residents safe. But if you live in a private home, chances are you don’t have a backup plan—until disaster strikes. And by then, it’s too late, so we wanted to share our helpful tips with […]
Embracing the Spirit of Mister Rogers For decades, Mister Rogers inspired generations with his kindness, empathy, and community messages on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. His legacy lives on in childhood memories and real-life communities like Edgewood Village in Bismarck. Recently, we received a touching story from a resident’s daughter about the profound impact our community has […]
Have you ever experienced the smell of freshly baked cookies and been transported right back to your grandmother’s kitchen? Our senses—sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing—play a powerful role in triggering memories. These moments of déjà vu can feel random, but they’re rooted in our sensory experiences. For individuals with dementia, these […]
We might all know that asking for help is a better, safer option for accomplishing certain things, but we might choose to struggle to maintain the appearance of being independent. Why does it feel like lending a hand to help others is easier than asking for help when we need it? Staying Independent Many of […]
