Whether it’s nighttime wandering, confusion, repetitive questions, or incontinence, caregiving can be difficult, exhausting and emotionally draining. While caring for someone with dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or Mild Cognitive Impairment, considering memory care options has many benefits. Here are four reasons to consider a memory care facility:
Memory care facilities have specialized training programs to equip caregivers with knowledge of cognitive disease progression and the changes that occur physically and psychologically in memory loss residents.
Keeping your loved one active at home can be challenging. Depending on the disease your parent or spouse has, taking your loved one for outings can also prove challenging. A memory care facility provides activities and socialization specifically geared for those with a memory impairment, ensuring that those with memory impairment live each day to the fullest, regardless of the changes that accompany a memory loss diagnosis.
Memory loss is frequently accompanied by changes to appetite and eating habits which can create a stressful situation, especially during meal times. Whether your loved one has difficulty eating a meal without assistance, or has little to no appetite, memory care communities are equipped to handle the many nutritional challenges related to memory loss.
At Highgate, we provide safe, compassionate, round-the-clock care in The Cottage, our community designed for residents with memory loss. It’s a cozy, secure environment with highly trained care partners whose mission is to understand the needs, desires, and routines of each resident to personalize their care.