May 3, 2022
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia, as the condition progresses, you might find their needs exceed the care you can provide. As a caregiver, you might consider exploring memory care, a form of residential long-term care uniquely designed to provide specialized support and care for individuals living with memory loss or impairment.
Memory care can be found both at stand-alone facilities and as part of specialized neighborhoods within full-service senior living communities. Memory care differs from other types of senior care, such as assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as it provides:
When exploring options for memory care communities, it’s important to start considering the benefits of memory care and how senior living communities tailor their care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Below are just a few of the most notable benefits of memory care that can help improve the quality of life for your loved one and provide you with the peace of mind you need to make this major decision:
As a caregiver, you’ve been shouldering the responsibilities of caring for your loved one for a long time. Memory care allows you to step back into the role of a family member while leaving the stress of caregiving to qualified staff. Rather than focusing on providing 24/7 care, you can benefit from quality time with your loved one by reading books, listening to music and making new memories.
Parkwood Senior Living offers memory care services for you or your loved ones seeking Alzheimer’s and dementia care the respect, dignity and quality of life they deserve. And you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved one will receive 24/7 quality memory care in our memory care facility.
Memory care at Parkwood goes the extra mile, as we are an Alzheimer’s memory care community for assisted living and skilled nursing residents. Learn more about our unique and specialized programming to support memory loss, and schedule a tour of our senior living community.
Find more time to focus on life’s simple pleasures, in a vibrant senior living community that feels like home. The caring staff a Parkwood is devoted to your individual needs, creating an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness. It’s the right place for you now, and with our continuum of care, it’s the right place for your future.
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