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Memory care communities are long-term care environments for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and allow them to make incredible social connections.
As dementia progresses, it will be harder for older adults and seniors to care for themselves. Memory communities ensure they are safe, supervised 24/7, and staying active physically and socially.
Memory care residents have access to monthly activity calendars for seniors put together by an activities director who will plan out and organize fun and stimulating senior activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, going on walks for fresh air, games, and dance parties.
To fight against rapid cognitive decline, many senior living communities also include dementia care-based programs that feature innovative and personalized memory care activities with triggers of familiarity to promote social interaction, emotional wellness, physical activity, and cognitive strength.
Social isolation and depression have dangerous lasting effects on seniors as they age. As stated by The National Institute on Aging, isolation and depression have links to high blood pressure, cognitive issues, obesity, and a weakened immune system. When adults are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, they are more prone to isolation and depression, which will have even more exacerbated devastating effects.
Stepping into a built-in supportive community of people who recognize and understand the challenges that come with aging and dementia can make all the difference and greatly enhance a person’s outlook on and quality of life.
Being in tune with your emotional well-being can strengthen and preserve your memory, intelligence, and mental health. This is especially important when a person’s dementia worsens, causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and agitation or sundowning.
Whatever can be done to slow this degenerative process in a safe, relaxing environment is worthwhile. Friendships and the love and support from loved ones will go a long way.
In a memory care community, you are surrounded by and spend time with people with shared life experiences. Staff members are always ready to assist and help with activities of daily living.
Before moving in, each potential resident will work closely with staff to determine the plan and level of care they need or prefer based on their health condition, in this case, dementia, and other unique factors. The result is a personalized care plan that notes all the accommodations and requests a specific resident has and will receive. Family members are also involved early and throughout this process to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Regular and healthy social interactions among residents and staff is crucial to build a supportive environment and has been linked to sharper mental acuity, memory retention, cognitive strength and flexibility, improved mood, and reduce stress and agitation. Recognizing that you are not alone in either your struggles or condition is greatly beneficial and encouraging to one’s physical and mental health.
Common areas are natural places of gathering within a larger community, making it easy for residents to mingle and enjoy each other’s company.
Joining social clubs, playing games, and signing up for classes allow residents to bond over a shared experience and brings the overall community together by encouraging more participation and engagement.
Fostering increased mental simulation and a sense of community contributes to ensuring memory care residents lead a safe, comfortable, and enhanced quality of life.
At Chelsea Senior Living, you can find a loving community here like nowhere else.
The independent living, memory care, and assisted living community share a campus, making this transition easy if the need arises and allowing people from different communities to socialize and bond.
Memory care and assisted living activities are plentiful and enjoyed by many:
Residents have the freedom to build their own daily schedule or have one planned out by the Lifestyle team. When you get older and enter your golden years, you deserve to relax and make life-changing connections with the friendly people around you. At Chelsea Senior Living, you can find exactly that and more.
