According to SSM-Population Health, two-thirds of Americans over 50 experience cognitive decline at 70 years old. This issue only increases over time, and the mean dementia onset age is between 79 and 83.
If your loved one is struggling with memory problems and cognitive issues, SHINE® Memory Care can help them live life to the fullest. Read on to learn when to move from assisted living to memory care.
If your loved one is currently in an assisted living community, they likely get help with tasks like:
Top-notch assisted living communities in Royal Palm Beach, FL, offer individualized care plans for each resident.
Their team talks with new residents and families about what seniors are struggling with. They use that information to create a comprehensive, adaptable care plan that keeps residents happy and healthy.
However, seniors may reach a point where their cognitive decline is so life-altering that they require even more support than assisted living can offer. Assisted living changes may become so copious that the community can no longer support their needs effectively.
That's where SHINE® Memory Care comes in!
Memory care senior living options offer customized care plans, just like residents receive in assisted living. These plans revolve around six touchstones:
Deciding when to move from assisted living to memory care can be a challenge. However, you might consider making the switch if your loved one is diagnosed with:
Even if your family member isn't showing signs of severe cognitive decline, these conditions make it nearly inevitable. Columbia University cites that one in ten older Americans has dementia, and that rate increases to 35% in people's 90s.
Memory and cognition become more challenging over time, and getting dementia or Alzheimer's support early can keep your loved one feeling great for longer. It's similar to how preventative doctor check-ups stave off future health issues!
Those with mild cognitive decline may also want to make a memory care transition. Columbia also found that 22% of adults over 65 have some form of mild cognitive impairment, and this can create challenges with remembering daily personal care tasks.
It may also cause bad short-term memory and stop seniors from engaging in invigorating activities that enrich their lives.
Some other surefire signs that you should consider moving your parent or grandparent to memory care include:
If an assisted living community caregiver recommends memory care, it's time to look into doing so. After all, assisted living experts are there to maximize resident's quality of life. Part of doing that is knowing when it's time for a memory care transition.
Transitioning to memory care from assisted living means getting specialized care.
At The Capstone at Royal Palm, our team is nationally recognized for our approach to memory care. We don't just address the unique needs of your loved one, including physical health and mental well-being. We do so by providing assistance from experts trained to offer specialized help to those with cognitive decline.
All of our memory care community caregivers:
Because of this, we have been recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® as one of the best memory care communities nationwide.
All assisted living options in the best Florida community offer accessible amenities. Design is a priority in many ways, and residents can enjoy:
Apartments also feature:
Those in SHINE® Memory Care access all of these same advantages. However, they also can benefit from compassionate caregivers who help them get from one location to another.
This assistance ensures that residents remain safe and don't get lost. It decreases the possibility of unsafe situations.
Research shows that social isolation is a risk factor for cognitive decline. It also suggests that the opposite is also true: Those with cognitive decline are more likely to experience isolation and loneliness.
In a memory care community, seniors can access a wide range of social events like:
While this is also true for those in assisted living, memory care community members also get access to unique events that promote short-term memory and cognitive function.
From puzzles to new sensory experiences, these experiences can help to keep them as sharp as possible.
Now that you know when to move from assisted living to memory care, it's time to find a quality community for your loved one.
The Capstone at Royal Palm offers senior living options for dementia care and other cognitive decline. Our team of compassionate professionals is dedicated to implementing effective individual care plans.
Schedule a tour to learn more about SHINE® Memory Care and how it can enhance any senior's quality of life.