Care Levels Offered
What Our Memory Care Community Can Offer You
Just because someone you love is experiencing memory loss, it doesn't mean that they should have to sacrifice their quality of life. Our residents spend their days in a secure environment, surrounded by familiar people who encourage them to enjoy life, experience feelings of belonging and purpose, and help to maintain their current skills through our daily path of engagement.
Here are just a few of the ways we help the seniors in our memory care programs make the most of this season of their lives:
A Secure Setting
Our memory care environments are built specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with way-finding cues, spaces with a recognizable purpose such as kitchens or gardens and walking areas designed to lead residents to areas of engagement. Secure community outdoor spaces give your loved one a sense of independence while providing purpose with nature paths, outdoor exercise, sensory experiences and more. You’ll also have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency.
A Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere
Your loved one will feel right at home in our memory care community. Our apartments with easy-to-navigate floor plans have plenty of natural window light, spacious closets, and some even have a garden view. Your family member can feel comfortable and secure with soothing wall colors and ample space for their favorite furnishings and treasured keepsakes. We can help you make your loved one’s apartment even more familiar with a move-in guide and a suggested list of what to bring.
Consistent Care Assignments
At Hillside, we don’t just hire good people; we select staff we would trust to care for our own families. And we invest in quality training and education to help keep our team up-to-date on the latest dementia care techniques. In our care model, we build relationships with trust, loving concern and a sense of family. That’s why we strive to assign the same care associates to your loved one, whenever possible, to help us anticipate your loved one’s needs and address behavioral expressions.
Enriching Activities
Our strengths-based programming is designed with a structured yet fun routine of activities like music and art therapy, brain games for mental workouts and dancing for physical exercise to help your loved one maintain their abilities and encourage the use of their current skills. It’s more than a calendar of activities; each customized program is crafted to give your family member purpose and a sense of security that they are right where they need to be. Our attentive staff also helps residents flourish in gardening, kitchen work and other opportunities to use meaningful life skills and talents.
Personalized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
People living with dementia need distinct support. That’s why our memory care, also known as Clare Bridge, has evolved into a more personalized experience. Techniques that work for one resident may not work for another. Instead, our Clare Bridge care partners are trained to provide person-centered care. But Clare Bridge is more than just a care approach. Our residents also benefit from our specialized environment and experienced staff to support them at all stages of the disease. Here are some of the programs we offer:
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Assisted living communities are designed for seniors who are relatively independent, but they need some assistance with daily tasks, like bathing, dressing and managing medication. Assisted living is ideal for those who are looking to make the most of their retirement by living closer to other people in the same stage of life, while getting access to quality care, great onsite amenities, and interesting activities happening at the community.
Memory care communities are specifically designed for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. They feature safe and secure environments where staff can closely monitor the health of the residents. You'll also find programs, activities, and events that are designed to help memory care residents work on their cognitive abilities, while also getting to enjoy passions and hobbies. Staff typically are specially trained to provide the quality care needed for seniors with memory loss.
Memory care features can vary from location to location. Sometimes they are stand-alone communities, and sometimes they are part of a larger community with more levels of care. They often include safety features like emergency alert systems, enclosed courtyards and keypad entry; personalized programming; easy-to-navigate features like color-coded hallways and spacious hallways; and accommodations for seniors in both the early and late stages of dementia.
As much as we wish there was a cure for Alzheimer’s, the best thing a memory care community can do is provide opportunities for your loved one to maintain or experience improvement in their current skills. Research has shown that living in a community can reduce the amount of medication a resident needs, increase their overall health and wellness with proper nutrition and exercise, and provide increased social interaction that leads to lower levels of depression and isolation.
The cost of memory care depends on several different factors, including location, floor plan and how much care your loved one needs. The good news is that our residents only pay for the services they actually need.
This is one of those tricky questions that only you can answer. It’s important to do your research before coming to a final decision. But we can tell you that as the disease progresses, the amount of time, energy and resources required to provide quality care will increase. This often creates more stress for the caregiver and could compromise the otherwise high quality of life your loved one could enjoy in a memory care community.
Our communities incorporate several features to help keep your loved one safe, like including emergency alert systems in each apartment. The majority of our communities also have enclosed outdoor courtyards so residents can explore in a secure environment.
Many caregivers think that a private suite is always the better option for their loved one, but research has shown the value of companionship for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Sharing an apartment with a roommate can sometimes give residents a greater sense of purpose and lead to deep and lasting friendships. Companion suites can also be more budget-friendly!
Most memory care communities provide educational materials and outreach for families exploring senior living options, but you still need to do your research. Consider what specific items are on your wish list, taking into consideration your loved one’s individual needs and any activities, treatments or accommodations that you believe is important. For more information on finding the right memory care community, visit our Find the Right Memory Care Community page.