2455 Sawgrass Place
Altoona,
WI
54720
5301 West Lincoln Avenue
West Allis,
WI
53219
728 E Pleasant Street
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
139 E. Reynolds Street
Cottage Grove,
WI
53527
5700 Mockingbird Lane
Greendale,
WI
53129
5625 Sandpiper Drive
Stevens Point,
WI
54482
881 Liberty Blvd
Sun Prairie,
WI
53590
3524 7th Ave
Kenosha,
WI
53140
101 Walnut Circle
Grafton,
WI
53024
1805 Kensington Drive
Waukesha,
WI
53188
9200 W. Layton Avenue
Greenfield,
WI
53228
W180 N7890 Town Hall Road
Menomonee Falls,
WI
53051
9350 West Fond Du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee,
WI
53225
100 W. River Woods Parkway
Glendale,
WI
53217
W128 N6900 Northfield Drive
Menomonee Falls,
WI
53051
5800 Pennsylvania Ave
Appleton,
WI
54914
1628 N Main St
Oshkosh,
WI
54901
4228 Kadlec Dr
Sheboygan,
WI
53083
1310 Circle Pine Drive
New Richmond,
WI
54017
902 S Wasson Ln
River Falls,
WI
54022
2711 12th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids,
WI
54494
1135 17th Ct
Reedsburg,
WI
53959
3141 East Avenue South
LaCrosse,
WI
54601
6701 Stonefield Road
Middleton,
WI
53562
820 17th Avenue
Menomonie,
WI
54751
733 West Hamilton Avenue
Eau Claire,
WI
54701
220 West Campus Drive
Wausau,
WI
54401
1950 State Road 23
Wisconsin Dells,
WI
53965
240 N Orange St
Richland Center,
WI
53581
711 Bayshore Drive
Oshkosh,
WI
54901
4545 North 92nd Street
Wauwatosa,
WI
53225
1625 E Main Street
Clintonville,
WI
54929
1255 W. Main St.
Whitewater,
WI
53190
3601 S. Chicago Avenue
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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.