1 Featured Memory Care Communities in the Woodland Area
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- 1111 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
- Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with an outdoor courtyard
- Located near Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco
- Enjoy retirement living in a warm, family-like atmosphere surrounded by fruit orchards, rolling hills and farmland
- Wide range of activities each month, including exercise programs and off-site excursions
- Residents live in a secure, personalized and familiar setting that feels comfortable for them
3 Memory Care Communities in the Woodland Area
Welcome to the Simple Life
- 240 Palm Avenue, Woodland, CA 95695
- 72 private studio and one-bedroom apartments
- Spacious common living areas
- Beautifully landscaped patio
- Social parlor and intimate conversation areas
- Freshly prepared meals three times daily and snacks
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- 7548 Greenhaven Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
- Restaurant-style dining room
- Freshly prepared meals three times daily
- Beauty salon and barber shop
- Arts and crafts studio
- Raised gardening area
Life is Good at Paramount House Senior Living
- 2061 Peabody Rd., Vacaville, CA 95687
- 81 apartments (66 assisted living, 15 memory care)
- Beautifully landscaped courtyards, one with a waterfall
- Freshly prepared meals and snacks three times daily
- Comfortable and spacious activities room
- Restaurant-style dining room
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.
