Skilled Memory Care at Garden View Care Center
As we age, our bodies undergo several changes, not excluding our brains. Forgetfulness is common, but other memory problems can be caused by medical conditions or diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Many facilities that label themselves for memory care are free-standing and independently operated, but won’t be able to accommodate increasing care needs without moving the individual. At Garden View Care Center, we have special units within our nursing home, allowing residents to age in place as their memory care needs progress, even if they are diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
With over 35 years of experience in memory care, each of our three skilled nursing locations is fully-trained and equipped to care for our residents. We ensure your loved one is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
If you have a loved one showing signs of memory loss, call us or submit our form below to schedule a tour or in-home evaluation, and we will determine the proper level of care needed.
What is Memory Care?
Memory care is not a medically-defined term, but typically one used in facilities that are not licensed for dementia care. When used within the realm of long-term care, memory care refers to specialized settings offering specialized, stepped-up services for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.
When you choose Garden View Care Center, the care provided evolves with the needs of the individual, allowing the resident to age in place comfortably.
Early Signs of Memory Loss
Memory loss can present itself in many different ways. While an actual diagnosis will require a medical evaluation, there are some signs that may present early in those with memory problems.
- Speech difficulties: Finding the right word is difficult, as is recalling names of people or items; forgetting what they said and repeating themselves.
- Everyday living skills hampered: Losing their way on familiar routes, making mistakes with their finances, leaving the stove on.
- Misplacing items: Losing objects and being unable to retrace steps to find them, or placing an item in an odd place, like the car keys in the freezer.
- Mood swings or agitation: Inconsistencies with behaviors; being happy then sad for no apparent reason; exhibiting agitation in certain locations.
- Poor hygiene: Bathing occurs less as does other simple personal hygiene routines.
- Poor judgment: Losing the normal societal etiquette filters, wearing wrong clothes for the current weather conditions.
- Wandering: Repeatedly walking off aimlessly and/or becoming lost.
If you suspect your loved one may have dementia or Alzheimer’s, or has already received a diagnosis, visit our care pages to learn more:
Contact Us & Schedule a Tour
For more questions regarding memory loss and the care offered at Garden View Care Center, give us a call, or submit our contact form below.
