Several weeks ago, a dear family friend of mine suffered a devastating stroke. For a few days, his family members didn’t know if he would survive this event. Thankfully, he did. Now, he is undergoing the slow recovery process in a nursing home. Since his stroke, his family has been amazing. They visit him daily at the nursing facility. They have even decorated his room in an effort to make him feel like he is at home. If your loved one has recently been admitted to a nursing home, don’t despair. You may be able to help your loved one adjust to this living situation better by being supportive. On this blog, you will discover the ways to make your loved one’s transition to a nursing home easier.
A Home Away from Home
What Is Dementia Memory Care?
Johnny Rodriguez
Dementia is a psychological disease that develops late in life, leading to confusion, anxiety, and memory loss. Individuals who develop dementia as they age may repeat questions that have already been answered. They may find themselves wandering in once familiar neighborhoods. They may be unable to remember the steps to complete activities that they previously could complete quite easily.
Dementia memory care facilities provide a safe place for these individuals to stay. The treatment that your loved one receives at a dementia memory care facility will not cure their dementia, but it may slow the advancement of their symptoms. These facilities offer numerous benefits for your loved one to enjoy, including:
Safety Features
Dementia memory care facilities are designed to keep your loved ones safe, while still allowing them to enjoy the world around them. Most facilities remain locked, while also providing free access to a large facility and secure outdoor space. Residents may also wear bracelets or necklaces to alert staff if they leave the areas that they're supposed to be in.
Easy to Navigate Facilities
As early-stage dementia sets in, it's easy for your loved one to get lost. They may start out knowing exactly where they're going, and then lose track of their position throughout the day. Dementia care facilities are designed with spacious hallways, clearly marked navigational signs, and color-coded hallways to make it easy to find one's way around. These navigational cues can make it easy to maintain independence.
Social Activities
Dementia care facilities also frequently include a wide variety of social activities. As dementia symptoms begin to develop, it can be easy for your loved one to start to feel depressed. Regularly attending social activities, learning new skills, and keeping one's brain active can help slow these depressive symptoms. Living in a community and reducing isolation can help limit the amount of medication your loved one needs and help somewhat slow the development of their dementia symptoms as they age.
If you have a friend or family member that has developed the symptoms of dementia, it may be time to consider a dementia care facility. These facilities specifically focus on helping individuals with memory issues, while keeping them safe and providing a social environment that they can enjoy.
Contact a local dementia memory care facility to learn more about the services they offer and how to get started today, so that you can begin the process of getting your loved one settled in.
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