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.
Hearing the doctor say that your loved one has dementia can open emotional floodgates. Initially, there may be grief about the disease, followed by the overwhelming sense of what to do next. Caring for them around the clock could become risky on top of other life responsibilities like working or raising your family. Thankfully, there […]
Romance on the big screen may not always have the predictable fairytale ending that one might expect. If you haven’t already watched the movie or read the book, you may want to check out, The Notebook, before you continue reading! After 20 years, The Notebook has regained major media buzz. One of the key performers […]
. It takes many hands, each working together, for a senior living community to operate like a well-oiled machine. To be efficient, we need many team members for activities, transportation, dining, maintenance, housekeeping, caregiving, clinical positions, sales and marketing, business, and leadership. Compassionate and responsive staff create healthy environments where seniors can enjoy Edgewood’s experience. […]
After helping seniors and their families find peace of mind through senior living services for the last 25 years, Sales and Public Relations Director Shannon Conroy at Edgewood in Minot recently had an incredibly eye-opening experience of her own with her father, Don. She hopes that sharing their story will help encourage others. It’s necessary […]
