Many people associate forgetfulness with old age, and there’s a reason for this. Studies back it up.
According to research from Columbia University, one in ten older Americans struggles with dementia. 22% more have other forms of cognitive issues.
Naples memory care is a great way to help your elderly loved ones live a full life in Florida. Here, we’ll discuss:
- What memory care is
- How these senior care services work
- Why our memory care support is the best out there
Read on to learn what makes Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh’s memory care support stand out.
What Is Memory Care?
Independent living and assisted living are both fairly straightforward.
Independent living communities allow seniors to thrive autonomously in communities of like-minded individuals. Assisted living provides seniors help with daily tasks so they can enjoy life despite their personal challenges.
Naples memory care is a subsection of assisted living. It’s a more specialized service tailored for elders with:
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinson’s
- Other cognitive issues
Specialized memory care allows residents consistent access to compassionate caregivers who are trained to assist those with cognitive decline. Nurses and aides aren’t just trained in how memory problems impact people’s daily lives. They also understand the needs of seniors facing these impacts and how to meet them.
Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh doesn’t just hire the best caregivers out there. We offer consistent training to ensure that they’re up to date on current best practices for helping memory care patients.
This enables our team to provide the best possible support for every resident.
Specialized Care in Memory-Related Services
If your loved one is struggling to remember important things, you may find yourself feeling frustrated and hopeless. This frustration is natural and is nothing to feel guilty about.
However, trying to care for a loved one while struggling doesn’t just harm your mental health – it can make them feel like a burden, even if you don’t believe that.
Memory care professionals are well-equipped to contend with the visible struggles of cognitive issues.
They know what to expect, which plays a massive role in avoiding emotional challenges. They also are passionate about helping those who struggle to remember important tasks and events. This passion means that our team is ready to meet each resident with a smile and a kind ear as well as a helping hand.
Daily Assistance in Our Naples Memory Care Community
Much like standard assisted living services, specialized memory care experts help residents with day-to-day tasks. Some of these activities include:
- Choosing clothes and dressing
- Bathing
- Using the bathroom
- Personal hygiene
- Medication management
- Getting into and out of bed
- Managing the emotions that come with impaired cognition
This means your loved one won’t need to worry about getting the care they need. They’ll always have their basic needs met and can focus on remaining happy and emotionally healthy.
Activities for Personal Fulfillment
Our Naples care community goes above and beyond assisting residents with basic tasks. We also offer activities and events in our Celebrations lifestyle program.
Calendar events including things like:
- Game nights
- Movie nights
- Health and fitness events
- Creativity-boosting clubs
- Live music performances
- Informative lectures from community experts
Your loved one will also reap the benefits of wellness initiatives. Dimensions Health and Fitness programs include events like:
- Walking groups
- Water aerobics
- Yoga and chair yoga
- Wellness classes
- Posture enhancement
- Educational classes for mental wellness
- Spiritual and religious gatherings for holistic wellness
These community events ensure that all residents in memory care can live fulfilling lives as they age.
SHINE® Memory Care Support in Naples Senior Living
At Aston Gardens, we offer SHINE® Memory Care in FL. This program prides itself on taking a practical and nurturing approach to cognitive well-being. It’s diverse and inclusive, so people within the community can thrive regardless of their specific support needs.
In SHINE® Memory Care, compassionate caregivers:
- Encourage residents to actively participate in daily life
- Emphasize the strengths of each individual within the community
- Help seniors maintain social contacts
- Celebrate successes, no matter how small they are
- Promote physical wellness through good diets and exercise
- Ensure that purpose-driven fun activities are always available
- Match the attention spans of their charges with intellectually stimulating activities they can succeed at
Every senior can access the tools they need to thrive. Leisure activities and community support will always be close at hand.
Personalized Treatment Plans
In SHINE® Memory Care, each resident gets an individualized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. Our experts:
- Talk with residents about their needs
- Discuss specific struggles with families
- Determine what types of support residents require
- Create a clear and comprehensive care plan
- Implement the detailed care plan into daily life
- Adapt the care plan as time goes on and the resident’s needs change
Each of these treatment plans relies on five core touchpoints:
- Extensive and ongoing training for our care professionals
- Quality dining experiences for residents that stimulate appetite and awareness while eating chef-prepared meals
- Group and individual activities that offer sensory enrichment
- Handmade “My Story” books for all community members
- Secure and safe communities made to meet resident’s needs
These treatment plans have several benefits, including:
- Active participation in the community
- Mental stimulation through regular interaction with other residents and caregivers
- Full sensory experiences that keep seniors engaged with the world around them
- Cognitive enrichment through puzzles and critical thinking exercises
- A greater sense of self through the “My Story” books
- Feelings of safety and autonomy while in the community
Memory care provides all the support needed for your loved one to thrive regardless of their specific struggles.
Get Specialized Memory Care for Your Loved One
Now that you know the ins and outs of Naples memory care for seniors, it’s time to look into how a specialized community can help your loved one thrive as they age.
Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh is committed to helping those with memory issues live as independently as possible. We offer a wide range of senior care services in a beautiful, well-appointed community.
Contact our team to schedule a tour and see our amenities today!
