5 Benefits of Memory Care Assisted Living

6/5/2019

If you have a family member or loved one that is dealing with Dementia or Alzheimer’s, this may hinder their ability to take care of themselves and accomplish day-to-day activities. Memory care assisted living can help improve quality of life and minimize daily stress. Martin Luther Campus uses Ebenezer's Dimensions® program to provide exceptional, compassionate care using evidence-based best practices.

1. Community and Activity

One large benefit to memory care assisted living over home care is socialization. In a memory care assisted living center, residents are given the opportunity to spend time with other residents, develop friendships and take part in activities that are put on by the memory care center. At the Martin Luther Memory Care Community, we offer engaging activities like painting, music-making, service projects and other group activities.

2. Specialized Care

Every resident is unique, so it’s important for a memory care center to create specialized care plans for each resident. Our memory care services are person-centered. We create care plans that are based on detailed assessments that consider the resident’s abilities, needs, preferences and personal history. We also provide cognitive assessments that results in development of approaches that match an individual’s level of cognition.

3. Nutritious Meals

Malnutrition is a growing problem among older Americans, especially for seniors who have difficulty swallowing. At Martin Luther Campus, we supply nutritious meals and specialized diets that cater to our residents’ needs. We ensure that they receive quality food and plenty of choices, so they can stay healthy but still be empowered to make decisions about their food.

4. Safety

If you have a loved one that has Dementia or Alzheimer’s and he or she still lives alone, you may worry about the possibility of your loved one getting lost or having a medical emergency. At Martin Luther’s memory care community, you won’t have to worry about the safety of your loved one. We offer 24-hour staffing and round the clock emergency response with controlled-access entries and secured outdoor areas. The safety of our residents is a top priority at Martin Luther Campus.

5. Assistance with Daily Living Activities

Many people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s begin to struggle with bathing, remembering to eat and doing basic chores around the house. One of the benefits of assisted living is having consistent, caring staff to help enforce a routine. This provides much-needed stability for seniors as well as practical support.

Memory care assisted living can make a world of difference in improving quality of life and mood. Learn more about Martin Luther Campus’ memory care services.

Martin Luther Campus is part of the Ebenezer family of Lutheran Senior Care Communities. We provide transitional care and assisted living apartments for seniors in Bloomington and Richfield. We also have adult day clubs and memory care programs for seniors living at home. We’re located at 1401 East 100th St. Bloomington, MN. Are you interested in transitioning to assisted living or do you have a loved one that needs assisted living? Call Amy at 952-948-5167 for more information and to schedule a tour today.

7 Comments

Thomas Jameson link

6/14/2019 12:27:06 pm

It's good to know that assisted memory care communities will supply nutritious meals to your loved one with a memory issue. My grandpa has dementia, and he often forgets to eat healthy and nutritious meals that he needs. We'll be looking further into his options for memory care communities to help him avoid malnutrition.

Luke Smith link

11/8/2019 04:22:04 pm

It's great to know that assisted care offers more than the treatment because it also opens the opportunity to spend time with other residents living in the facility due to the activities. A few months ago, my aunt was diagnosed with dementia, and our family wants to get the best care for her. We will certainly send her to an assisted memory home so that she can get the right attention and medical treatment.

Jacob Brown link

12/9/2019 12:57:01 pm

It's good that you point out that professional memory care can assist elderly dementia patients with their daily activities. My father has a hard time taking care of himself due to his dementia, and I am considering getting him into a facility that provides memory care. I'm going to look for a good memory care facility in my area.

Ellie Davis link

1/13/2020 02:57:14 pm

I loved that you mentioned the staff of a memory care center will make sure that your loved one remember to do all the basic activities. My husband and his brother are thinking about how to help her grandmother that suffers from Alzheimer's, and we are looking for advice. I will let them know about the benefits of memory care facilities to help their grandmother to improve her quality of life.

Bob Newton link

2/5/2020 02:35:58 pm

It's good that you point out that memory care is beneficial to elderly people who suffer from dementia. My mother has dementia, so I'm considering checking her into a nursing home that provides memory care. I'm going to look for a good memory care facility in the area.

Seasons Alzheimer’s Care and Assisted Living link

6/1/2020 04:50:09 am

Benefits shared for memory care assisted living are great. It can help people dealing with Dementia or Alzheimer’s improve the quality of life and minimize daily stress.

wade joel link

7/7/2020 05:25:48 pm

My wife is thinking about how to help his father now that his mother passed away, and we are looking for advice. I liked that you mentioned one of the many benefits of assisted living facilities is that it provides your senior with a nutritious plan to prevent malnutrition problems. I will let her know about the benefits of assisted living facilities to help us.

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