Memory Care FAQs

Memory care is a distinct form of long-term care designed to meet the specific needs for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other types of memory problems.

You worry about your loved one’s safety all the time.
Our memory care communities are designed to meet the special individual needs of those living with dementia. We have trained caregivers that have been trained to care for those with these memory-related needs.
You worry about your own safety.
As dementia progresses people can experience significant behavioral changes. These changes can lead to confusion and agitation that could lead to violence or threats of violence. If your loved one is showing signs of these change and you are concerned about your safety and the safety of others in your home, it may be best for you and your loved one to move to memory care. Our staff is trained to help your loved one navigate and work through these behavioral changes.
You are exhausted.
Caregiving is exhausting emotionally and physically. Caregiver burnout is real. Many caregivers put aside their own needs and health while they are taking care of a loved one, this is not a sustainable solution. Our memory care communities will partner with you in making important care decisions, while giving you the time and rest you need to focus on yourself and other family members.
Your loved one is neglecting finances.
Are you seeing late notices on unpaid bills? Collection notices? Have an open and honest conversation about your loved one’s financial situation. Neglecting finances is one of the first signs of dementia and can lead to vulnerability to financial scams and put their finances at risk.
Your loved one is neglecting personal care and/or living conditions are sliding.
Personal hygiene issues are another sign of dementia. Forgetting to bath or washing clothing or missing standard hair / nail appointments can be caused by memory impairment. Our memory care communities offer services that include helping with personal hygiene task such as bathing and dressing.If you notice that your loved one is neglecting their home, mail is piling up, food is spoiling, dishes are left out and household messes are becoming uncontrollable, it may be time to move to memory care. Our community will provide housekeeping and laundry service to help your loved one stay clean and comfortable in their rooms.
Your loved one wanders or is isolated and lonely.
If your loved one wakes in the night or becomes confused and disoriented he or she may wander. Wandering can be extremely dangerous. Your loved one could wander and not realize where they are or how to get back to home. Our memory care communities are safe and secure. Many of our communities offer secure outdoor courtyards and/or circular hallways that promote safe wandering.Taking your loved one out can be difficult. This can easily cause your loved one to feel lonely or isolated. These feelings can increase risk of depression. In each of our communities we offer a broad variety of activities that engage those living with dementia. Caring Places offer Life Skills stations that can give residents an opportunity to complete jobs/tasks that provide meaning and purpose in addition to helping ease behavioral issues that accompany dementia.
Unexplained physical changes in your loved one.
Weight and posture changes along with mobility problems can require additional assistance. Your loved one may be forgetting to eat or are forgetting that they already ate, causing changes in weight. Slow movement can be a sign of confusion or disorientation. Our staff will closely monitor your loved ones need for proper nutrition and exercise to maintain an increased level of wellness.
You want to improve or restore your relationship with your loved one.
As dementia progresses and you become your loved one’s caregiver, it can lead to changes in your relationship. Many times you end up spending more time caring for their needs than anything else. Moving to a memory care community can ease the burden or strain that caregiving can put on a relationship. It can also provide an opportunity for you to spend time doing the things together that you love while someone else handles the professional care.

Memory care is a distinct form of long-term care designed to meet the specific needs for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other types of memory problems.

Because memory care includes greater supervision, specialized nursing care and services, the costs are higher than for assisted living. Costs will vary depending upon the location of the memory care facility, type of living space (shared or private) and what services are needed.
Each of our communities have a base rate which includes standard services such as meals, housekeeping, activities. During the admissions process we access the care level that your loved one will require which may add costs in addition to the base rate.

We offer a wide variety of basic and individualized services. These services can vary by location but most offer the services below.