How Are Memory Care and Assisted Living Different?

Memory care is an advanced form of care for senior citizens experiencing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive conditions that deteriorate mental faculties. Like assisted living, memory care provides support by aiding with day-to-day activities, providing meals, and promoting health and wellness. However, memory care differs in its specific focus on seniors with critical memory loss or severe cognitive impairment. While assisted living may suffice for seniors with minor cases of memory loss, you may want to transfer your senior to memory care when their condition worsens.

Here’s what memory care can provide that assisted living cannot:

  • Specialized one-on-one therapies performed by trained professionals improve your loved one’s current cognitive abilities.
  • A specially trained staff who are equipped to handle the symptoms and conditions of late-stage memory loss.
  • Advanced security, such as locked exits, entrances, and restricted areas, to prevent your loved one from wandering.

What Are the Characteristics of Good Memory Care?

A quality memory care center is kind, caring, and friendly towards residents and their families. The center will involve a resident’s family and loved ones in every aspect of their new living arrangement, fostering trust and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If a memory care center is of good character, they will prepare accommodations for new residents before they arrive. With the help of the resident’s family, they’ll learn in detail who the resident is as an individual: What are their likes and dislikes? What are their interests, hobbies, and passions? What makes the resident unique and special? How can we provide an excellent experience for the resident? A good center will ask and answer these questions to provide the highest level of service. Simply put, a good memory care center treats its residents as human beings.


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What Can I Expect From Spring Village?

If you’re considering a memory care center for your loved one, you may be having trouble determining which center will best serve their needs. Luckily, we’ve made your choice easier by providing the following:

A Safe and Comfortable Community

The security of our residents is a top priority, and we follow strict safety protocols for your inner peace. We ensure our residences stay safe in mind, body, and spirit while remaining flexible so they can enjoy their independence. Our on-site nursing staff is available to treat any medical concerns that arise.

Customized Programs for Your Loved One

We understand there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for our residents' needs. That's why we provide specialized programming for small and one-on-one groups. Our comprehensive plans offer holistic solutions that will increase your loved one's health, stimulating their mind and increasing their happiness based on their specific needs.

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Support and Assistance for Daily Routines

We take the stress and struggle out of daily tasks by performing them ourselves. If needed or requested, we can attend to your loved one's day-to-day needs, such as house cleaning, laundry, upkeep, tidying, and other regular to-dos so they can relax and enjoy their lives.

Encouraging and Supporting Healthy Lifestyles

Through specialized meal plans, nutritional awareness, and exercise routines, we cultivate and maintain a culture of health and wellness, empowering your loved one to live a healthier lifestyle. We customize our services, helping your loved one improve their health according to their needs and ability.
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Trusted Assistance and Support for Seniors

If you’re considering memory care for the senior citizen in your life, you may experience conflicting feels and thoughts. That’s why we promise the most trusted and attentive care for your peace of mind. Our team is compassionate for our seniors and their loved ones.

We work with you every step of the way, including your input and wishes in health and wellness plans. We know you know what’s best for your loved one, and we promise to respect your wishes and use them to foster the best care and assistance possible. You can rely on us for effective, efficient care.


FAQs

Does Spring Village at Stratford have a separate memory care unit?

Yes, we do have a separate memory care neighborhood. Our memory care rooms are secure, allowing residents to walk and explore in a safe environment.

How does Spring Village at Stratford differ from other assisted living/memory care communities?

Spring Village at Stratford has a unique enrichment program that focuses on the resident's interests. Our team ensures that our residents find their sense of purpose in our community and that they are engaged in daily activities. Our staff are highly trained and have the knowledge to coordinate successful daily events that are beneficial to all our residents. We utilize a program called Present moments that focuses on meeting the resident where they are at the moment. This program focuses on the person the resident was in the past and who they are now.


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