Memory Care
Overview of Memory Care
Who Is It For?
Memory Care supports the physical and psychosocial needs of the elderly and other individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. These services are provided in a Alzheimer’s Care Facility which can also be in a secure, locked wing for the safety of those who have the tendency to wander.
Memory Care Facilities are specifically designed to treat and provide special care to seniors who are suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. These Facilities provide assistance with activities of daily living like help with eating, bathing, toiletry, grooming, dressing-up and minor chores. These Communities or Homes can be very similar to Assisted Living Facilities in terms of services and amenities.
The overall objective of Memory Care facilities is to provide care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease by keeping the participants as healthy and active as possible. Social services and programs are tailored to provide seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other Dementias with as much mental and memory stimulation as possible.
Specialized Services
Structured programs and activities are available to meet the needs of people with this memory loss disease. Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, chess and several other board games are usually available in Alzheimer’s care centers as it helps stimulate the brain.
Memory Care Facilities provide 24-hour caregiving support and higher level of security to protect those residents that have the tendency to wander. Caregivers and staff members in Memory Care facilities undergo extensive senior care training on how to care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. This ensures that proper quality of care is given to all senior residents with the disease and other forms of Dementia.
Memory Care Facilities serve three healthy and balanced, home-cooked meals to all of their senior residents. Special diet accommodations may also be available upon request. Most Memory Care Facilities provide a high level of socialization among their residents, frequent activities throughout the day, mental stimulation games, pet and music therapy, laundry, hairdressing, medication assistance, transportation to mass service or doctor appointments, and assistance with bathing, dressing, walking and medication management.
How Much Does It Cost?
On a national average, costs for Memory Care can start as low as $2,000 per month to as high as $13,000 per month. The national average for Alzheimer’s Disease Care is $4,000 which will depend on a variety of factors.
Two Types of Memory Care Facilities
Typically, Residents suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease that have a tendency to wander will require a secure Memory Wing. These Memory Wings are usually located on the property of a large Assisted Living community, but sectioned off to help Memory Loss Residents from getting lost. There can be anywhere from 30 to 75 residents suffering from Alzheimer’s and a typically a 1:6 to 1:12 caregiver-to-resident ratio.
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