Top Signs Your Loved One Needs a Memory Care Community
It is incredibly challenging to know when it is time for a loved one to transition to a memory care community; when you get to the point of asking, it may be time. It is totally understandable wanting to keep your loved ones close to home. As dementia progresses, this tends to change. Environments that were easy to navigate in the beginning will become more and more challenging. We have put together strong signs that it is time to transition your loved one:
Increasing safety concerns. If your loved one has started leaving the front door open, forgetting to turn off the stove, or has developed similar habits, a memory care community may be the best fit; this is because they can provide around the clock care, with secure and safe spaces.
Difficulty providing various daily social interactions. Ensuring people experiencing cognitive decline have various human interactions throughout the day can be challenging, but it is one of the most important things for their health. With memory care communities, your loved one gets exactly what he or she needs - a community.
Declining physical health. A decline in physical health looks different on everyone; for your loved one, it may be staying hydrated or forgetting to take their medication. Our caregivers are highly trained and dedicated to ensuring your loved one is getting all the nutrients he or she needs every single day.
Delusions and hallucinations. As dementia progresses, your loved one may start experiencing delusions and hallucinations. This can be stressful for you and/or other family members to navigate, especially without the proper training. Sometimes, these hallucinations can put you or your loved one in real danger.
Depression and Isolation. Creating opportunities for recreation and social activities can be difficult if you are providing care from your home. Because of this, your loved one may start showing signs of depression or isolating themselves. Our memory care community has an on-site director in charge of planning and coordinating events for our residents to ensure they are creating and maintaining the social connections they need.
Refusal of care. As hard as it is, the very heartbreaking reality is that your loved one may start to forget you as their dementia progresses. Because of this, they may also start to refuse care from you. We utilize person-centered care techniques to ensure your loved one’s care is successful.
If your loved one is experiencing any of these signs, it may be time to consider a memory care community. The caregivers in our memory care unit are specially trained in memory care; they are passionate about what they do and each resident that stays in our community. Contact us today to see how we can help you and your loved one start the transition to a memory care community.
