Home-like Memory Care Residence
Dementia robs people of their greatest treasures: their memories. In many ways, memory ties us to life. Our bonds to other people are formed in our memories of shared experiences and of cognizance of our similarities and differences. Practicing our daily rituals or routines depends on remembering what to do, how to do it and when to do it. Safety also depends on memory: the use of appliances and tools, driving or just going for a walk demands remembering safety protocol.
When dementia renders self-care or even home health care impractical, it’s time to consider a memory care residence.
While some may think of a memory care residence as bleak as being “in lock-down,” it doesn’t have to be that way at all. A quality memory care residence is secured so that residents cannot wander off and into harm somewhere, but they also provide a safe, home-like environment where residents may participate in life activities to the best of their abilities, thus maintaining self-dignity and pride.
Common activities such as folding linens, setting the table and maintaining some garden plants offers residents the freedom to continue cherished activities and to keep their minds as active as possible, as long as possible.
Other activities provided in a memory residence also help. Sharing in musical activities such as singing or dancing, visual arts like painting, and interacting with peers and visitors also helps keep the mind alert.
Mayberry Gardens’ trained staff is ready to keep your loved ones safe and active even when dementia disorders, including Alzheimer’s, darkens the corners of the mind. Please, contact us when you need to find memory care for your loved one in the Garland or Denton, TX areas.
