Choosing The Right Dementia Care Provider Is The Key To Living A Comfortable Life

The dementia journey varies from individual to individual, which means that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for your loved one with Memory Care, and rightly so. The unfortunate reality for the family of loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia is that the condition will get worse over time. A time will come when the person will be in need of more comprehensive dementia care to be able to live a comfortable life. This is where Anthem assisted living facilities or memory care communities can play a critical role in ensuring you get your peace of mind knowing that your loved one is receiving highly-skilled 24-hour care.

The decision to find the right memory care that suits your loved one is a crucial decision to be made for all (family and friends) involved. Here are some tips for finding the right memory care, for finding the right place for your loved one that meets their needs and makes them comfortable:

1.      Ask for references from family members and friends who’ve been through the same process of finding a memory care facility for someone they know suffering from dementia.

2.      Sometimes a Google search is all that it takes. Visit websites and check reviews.

3.      Create a list of your loved one’s needs. See which facility is equipped to fulfilling those needs or comes close to.

4.      Schedule tours after you’ve narrowed down on a few dementia care facilities so that you can see firsthand what life is like at different communities. It will help you in making an informed decision.

5.      Last, but not the least, asking the right questions (safety features, about staff, about dementia care programs, memory care activities) during every dementia care facility call or visit will allow you to compare apples-to-apples when it’s time to make a decision.

To learn more about our community, mission and values, please contact Anthem Seniors at 602.909.9550.

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