5037 E. Broadway Rd.
Mesa,
AZ
85206
3701 North Swan Road
Tucson,
AZ
85718
2100 S Woodlands Village Boulevard
Flagstaff,
AZ
86001
2122 East Brown Road
Mesa,
AZ
85213
1919 West Carla Vista Drive
Chandler,
AZ
85224
2720 East River Road
Tucson,
AZ
85718
7500 N. Calle Sin Envidia
Tucson,
AZ
85718
5861 West Beverly Lane
Glendale,
AZ
85306
6250 North 19th Ave
Phoenix,
AZ
85015
4050 East Bluefield Avenue
Phoenix,
AZ
85032
850 S Hwy. 80
Benson,
AZ
85602
2500 North Rosemont Blvd
Tucson,
AZ
85712
16455 East Avenue of the Fountains
Fountain Hills,
AZ
85268
2645 East Southern Avenue
Tempe,
AZ
85282
13373 Plaza del Rio Boulevard
Peoria,
AZ
85381
2555 North Price Road
Chandler,
AZ
85224
1550 East River Road
Tucson,
AZ
85718
7231 E Broadway Road
Mesa,
AZ
85208
580 South Gilbert Road
Gilbert,
AZ
85296
2001 West Rudasill Road
Tucson,
AZ
85704
8151 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson,
AZ
85710
2655 N Pebble Creek Pkwy
Goodyear,
AZ
85395
3675 S Rome Street
Gilbert,
AZ
85297
2800 West Rose Canyon Circle
Anthem,
AZ
85086
1739 W. Myrtle Ave
Phoenix,
AZ
85021
9257 West Union Hills Drive
Peoria,
AZ
85382
7900 North La Canada Drive
Tucson,
AZ
85704
845 N. El Dorado Drive
Gilbert,
AZ
85233
520 South Higley Road
Mesa,
AZ
85206
4475 E Knox Road
Phoenix,
AZ
85044
18441 North 87th Avenue
Peoria,
AZ
85382
17225 North Boswell Blvd.
Sun City,
AZ
85373
6001 East Thomas Road
Scottsdale,
AZ
85251
9296 West Union Hills Drive
Peoria,
AZ
85382
21739 North 151st Avenue
Sun City West,
AZ
85375
6145 East Arbor Avenue
Mesa,
AZ
85206
2470 S. Arizona Avenue
Yuma,
AZ
85364
2900 E. Milber Street
Tucson,
AZ
85714
4975 North First Avenue
Tucson,
AZ
85718
7370 East Gold Dust Avenue
Scottsdale,
AZ
85258
5757 West Chandler Blvd
Chandler,
AZ
85226
310 South 63rd Street
Mesa,
AZ
85206
4400 Avenida Cochise
Sierra Vista,
AZ
85635
1175 South Abrego Drive
Green Valley,
AZ
85614
90 South Smoketree Avenue
Lake Havasu,
AZ
86403
9045 West Athens
Peoria,
AZ
85382
537 South Higley Road
Mesa,
AZ
85206
13810 West Sandridge Drive
Sun City West,
AZ
85375
13725 North 93rd Ave.
Peoria,
AZ
85381
15436 North 64th Street
Scottsdale,
AZ
85254
5660 North Kolb Road
Tucson,
AZ
85750
3850 North US Highway 89
Prescott,
AZ
86301
9050 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson,
AZ
85749
10175 North Oracle Road
Oro Valley,
AZ
85704
6735 W. Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale,
AZ
85310
14001 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West,
AZ
85375
1610 East Guadalupe Road
Tempe,
AZ
85283
9685 North Oracle Road
Oro Valley,
AZ
85704
2985 S. Camino Del Sol
Green Valley,
AZ
85622
320 Lake Havasu Avenue North
Lake Havasu City,
AZ
86403
13822 South 46th Place
Phoenix,
AZ
85044
2606 E. Greenway Pkwy
Phoenix,
AZ
85032
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.
