12000 Turnmeyer Drive
Huntsville,
AL
35803
2004 Max Luther Drive
Huntsville,
AL
35810
601 Peter Bryce Blvd
Tuscaloosa,
AL
35401
415 Cook Springs Rd
Pell City,
AL
35125
4941 Montevallo Road
Birmingham,
AL
35210
3605 Ratliff Road
Birmingham,
AL
35210
300 Royal Tower Drive
Vestavia Hills,
AL
35209
3850 Galleria Woods Drive
Birmingham,
AL
35244
151 Woodham Drive
Albertville,
AL
35951
901 Somerby Drive
Mobile,
AL
36695
4720 Morrison Drive
Mobile,
AL
36609
951 Rose Drive
Northport,
AL
35476
121 Brookridge Drive
Madison,
AL
35758
2435 Columbiana Road
Birmingham,
AL
35216
200 Terrace Lane
Priceville,
AL
35603
101 Tulip Lane
Dothan,
AL
36305
11626 US Highway 90
Daphne,
AL
36526
5001 Old Montgomery Highway
Tuscaloosa,
AL
35405
877 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre,
AL
35960
27440 County Road 13
Daphne,
AL
36526
140 Pepper Lane
Florence,
AL
35633
2904 South Wilson Dam Rd
Muscle Shoals,
AL
35661
3440 Hillcrest Rd
Mobile,
AL
36695
1801 Rice Mine Road N
Tuscaloosa,
AL
35406
1001 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika,
AL
36801
1775 Halcyon Blvd
Montgomery,
AL
36117
2634 Valleydale Road
Birmingham,
AL
35244
2184 Parkway Lake Drive
Hoover,
AL
35244
7200 Fairfax Bypass
Valley,
AL
36854
2102 Summit Parkway
Prattville,
AL
36066
652 Tahoe Road
Winfield,
AL
35594
6379 Highway 431 South
Owens Cross Roads,
AL
35763
372 Jimmy Fisk Road
Hazel Green,
AL
35750
19570 County Road 33
Fairhope,
AL
36532
570 Southland Dr
Hoover,
AL
35226
What is Dementia, Alzheimer’s, & Memory Care?
Memory Care is a long-term residential care option in senior housing that provides specialized, around-the-clock care to older adults living with all types of dementia. Memory Care, also referred to as Alzheimer’s Care or Dementia Care, may become necessary once cognitive disorders reach a stage that makes living at home or receiving care at home too difficult. It’s common to find a Memory Care unit within an Assisted Living community, often in a specialized building or neighborhood. Memory Care housing may also be found in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, a Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home or as a standalone entity or community.
Dementia vs Alzheimer’s
Dementia is a broad term applied to a group of symptoms related to a decline in mental function that is severe enough to interfere with daily living. Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injuries are all linked to dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific brain disorder, and the most common form of dementia, that destroys memory and cognitive skills over time. Both dementia and Alzheimer’s may result in memory loss, mood swings, speech impairment, confusion/hallucinations and incontinence.
When Might Memory Care be Necessary?
It may be time to look into a memory care community if you’re concerned for your loved one’s health and safety due to one or more of the following issues:
- Wandering from home or getting lost on familiar routes
- Forgetting to turn off stoves or other appliances
- Changes in personality, such as aggression or hostility
- Misplacing items and forgetting important dates and names
- Incoherent thoughts and speech
- Impaired judgment
- Physical changes, including weight loss, poor hygiene and falls or unexplained bruises
- Unpaid bills, insufficient or spoiled food in the home, pets and/or housekeeping are neglected
- Changes in health and behavior that are beyond your family’s ability to manage
What is the Difference between Memory Care and Assisted Living?
Memory Care and Assisted Living communities both providing housing, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, toileting and walking. However, Memory Care communities offer additional features that are specifically designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, in the following areas:
- Safety: Memory Care communities typically have locked entrances and exits with keypad codes, door alarms and enclosed outdoor spaces. Staff will also escort residents to and from meals and activities.
- Layout: Soothing spaces, color-coded walls and common rooms clearly marked with pictures to help reduce confusion.
- Activities: While both Assisted Living and Memory Care communities both offer activities that encourage socialization, Memory Care communities often include therapies and exercises that help maintain cognitive skills and increase relaxation, such as occupational, art or music therapies. They also have predictable schedules and follow set routines.
- Staff and Training: The staff in a Memory Care community are trained to manage wandering, and to redirect behaviors common to dementia, such as agitation, confusion, aggression and anxiety. There is 24/7 care, a higher staff-resident ratio and personalized care plans.
A Memory Care community can offer your loved one more independence, engagement, safety and specialized support, along with peace of mind for you. Begin your search for a Memory Care community using our US map above. Our search results include facility pictures, descriptions, floor plans and pricing where available.
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