Memory Care

What is memory care? Memory care, sometimes referred to as Alzheimer’s care, is typically an assisted living or residential care setting that is designed specifically to care for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Any type of dementia (and there are over 70 known types) requires special care and understanding from the caregiver.

Memory Care settings may provide physical and emotional relief as well as peace of mind for families with a memory-impaired loved one. Memory care staff members undergo dementia-specific training when learning how to provide assistance services to elders with dementia.

Benefits of a community-based memory care setting include:

Buildings secured with keypad entry to minimize risk of wandering
Secured kitchen areas to minimize risk of cooking hazards
Regular human interaction and programs to engage the memory-impaired individual in daily life, minimizing withdrawal
Diet and exercise monitoring
Elder well-being monitoring and communication with family and health care providers
Freedom from caring for a loved ones daily needs, so families can focus on spending quality and joyful times with the individual

Memory Care Support Group

Memory Care Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4pm. This meeting is an opportunity for family members to come together and obtain support in coping with a loved one who is experiencing the effects of dementia. Memory Care Coordinator, Patty Plumb, facilitates each meeting and provides a safe outlet to share all the emotion attached with loving someone living with this disease.

Call 530-222-8969 today for information or visit us at 3030 Heritagetown Drive.