As a caregiver and advocate, finding the best home for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia means you must first determine if a memory care community is the right fit for their lifestyle needs.
The Challenges of Being a Caregiver for a Family Member with Dementia
A lot of emotions may come up when you notice changes in your loved one’s cognitive abilities. Processing these emotions while determining what’s best for their health puts a lot on your plate.
Recognizing the Disease: Is it Dementia?
It can also be challenging to know for sure whether your family member is experiencing dementia or just normal signs of aging. During this uncertain time, it’s important to:
Understand your loved one’s unique situation
Consult their physician and get trusted information from experts
Learn about the steps you can take to properly care for your family member
Find people who can help and understand how they can make this experience easier
Memory care communities offer a curated, structured environment personalized to each resident’s needs. These communities include more safety measures than other types of senior living communities, helping each resident feel secure and offering their families reassurance.
Memory Care Means Safety and Security for Your Family Member
A crucial aspect of a memory care community is its willingness and ability to keep residents safe. Safety is one of the top priorities in memory care for family members and team members alike—not to mention that most of the safety features these communities offer are often not available or accessible to seniors living at home in a private residence. This includes:
At Cedarhurst, our mission is to ensure that each resident feels valued, loved, and supported and that they have what they need to live life to the fullest. The amenities and services we provide are thoughtfully designed to enhance our residents' lifestyles and keep them safe, equipping them with special adaptations to meet their care needs and plenty of opportunities to connect with others.
All transitions into Cedarhurst senior living communities are handled with care to minimize disruptions to the new resident’s routine.
We provide exclusive programs in every community that elevate care starting from that very first day, including:
Pair to Prepare™
The exclusive Pair to Prepare™ program was developed to help new residents feel comfortable in their surroundings and minimize disruption. To help ease them through the transition, residents can invite a friend or relative to stay for their first few days at no additional cost.
The Cedarhurst Promise™
We want your family and loved one to trust us, and we also want your loved one to feel safe and secure in their Cedarhurst community, so The Cedarhurst Promise™* offers a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Cognitive Support Programming
From games and fitness classes to nutrition and mindfulness practices, cognitive support programming such as our Movements and Mantras program keep residents stimulated physically and mentally, helping to prevent cognitive decline.
Living TRUE℠ Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training
Our Living TRUE℠ philosophy ensures all programming is not only fun but also purposeful and person-centered. Our specialized trainings are recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating evidence-based dementia care practice recommendations in various areas. Our Life Enrichment Directors are offered a 90-hour National Activity Professional Certification through NCCAP.
What Sets Cedarhurst Apart
At Cedarhurst, we’ve spent a lot of time listening to our residents and their family members to build communities and programs that meet their needs. This attention to detail and focus on our residents set us apart.
Our commitment to providing the best care and community for our residents means going above and beyond offering activities that simply keep residents busy. Cedarhurst programs are carefully designed to address the needs of residents with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, maximizing opportunities for growth, connection, and socialization. As a result, each person receives an individualized experience that preserves their dignity while helping them feel at home.
The most frequently asked question about memory care involves pricing. Several factors go into determining the cost of memory care for a loved one, including the level of care needed, lifestyle level, state laws, and local cost of living.
Memory care isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—the care they receive is tailored to their unique needs and diagnosis, and our flexible pricing model can accommodate your loved one to give them the exact services they need and deserve.
Offsetting the Cost of Memory Care
Although the cost of a memory care community can seem confusing, remember that these highly specialized environments provide services to support cognitive function that you may not be equipped to deliver at home. You can offset the costs of memory care in several ways, including:
Interested in learning more about memory care communities and what sets Cedarhurst apart? We’re happy to assist with any questions and additional information you need to make the best decision for your loved one. Find a memory care community near you to get started today.
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*The Cedarhurst Promise™ program is only available at advertised communities. Not applicable for respite or other short-term stays. Refund is available only if move-out is a result of dissatisfaction with Cedarhurst community as documented throughout stay. Complete rent refund includes base rent only. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Please see Resident Agreement for additional details. Void where prohibited.
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