Many caregivers and loved ones of seniors are surprised to learn that once they've made the move to memory care, they wish they'd helped their senior loved one move sooner. There are so many benefits to providing seniors with around-the-clock care, especially when they develop dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Here are some important factors that may help you decide to move a loved one to memory care sooner:
Seniors thrive in these environments
Memory care is designed for seniors. Every aspect of these senior living communities facilitates safety and comfort for older individuals. You may be shocked to learn all the amenities your loved one can benefit from. For example, he or she will receive three healthy meals and snacks every day, all without cooking or doing dishes! Plus, memory care communities have specific features that ensure residents' safety and prevent seniors from wandering off. Residents only leave the community with assistance, and are constantly supervised on outings such as trips to doctors' appointments. With safety measures in place and basic needs taken care of, seniors thrive in memory care.
There are many senior-friendly activities
Memory care offers a lot of fun group gatherings for seniors to partake in. Some communities offer dance and fitness classes while others provide outings like a picnic in the park. There are weekly happenings like card and board games, as well as occasional musical concerts and other opportunities for people to mingle. Not only are these events fun, they help seniors make friends and spend time with others who have similar memory issues. This can be comforting for older individuals and their families.
"Some seniors need help with meeting basic needs."
Basic needs are met with help
Many seniors who have memory issues cannot meet their basic needs by themselves. In memory care, staff members provide residents with assistance bathing, grooming and dressing. They also administer medications and can confer with doctors to discuss and assess residents' needs and abilities. When someone's quality of life improves because they have assistance, they can use their energy for more fun things like gatherings and activities. Plus, you'll know your loved one is in good hands and being taken care of by caring and knowledgeable professionals. While you may wish that you were in a position to provide this assistance yourself, it's always important to understand that memory care may offer a better life for a senior than you can give him or her alone.
Seniors feel safe and comfortable
One of the key emotions felt by seniors with memory loss is confusion. They get lost and anxious, and living alone is not a good place to be. Memory care communities are built with focus on intimate living situations. Residents have access to living areas so they can visit and make friends while also living independently in their own rooms. When they need help. it is easily found with the push of a call pendant or by asking a passing nurse or staff member.
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