5 Tips to Find a Better a Dementia Care for Your Loved One

Posted by Seasons Alzheimer’s Care and Assisted Living on September 23rd, 2016

Finding a place for your loved ones with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory issues can be highly challenging. Memory care is a form of long-term care, designed specifically and according to the particular needs of patients.

Here are five tips to find a better dementia care for your loved one.

Prepare a personal checklist of questions or things to check
While choosing a memory care center one for your loved ones you should prepare a checklist or compile a list of questions so that you will be able to find the best possible care for them. A list of questions is provided at the end of this write-up for your reference.

Keep the important factors in mind
When it comes to finding the right services for your seniors, there can be many factors that may affect your choice. You can surely ask about cost and the services provided by the center but many memory care centers also offer a wide range of other services that might be more important than the other issues.

Look for specialized care services
Many assisted living communities offer a special care unit (SCU) organized at one of their wing or floor. Plus, you also have the option to choose an independent memory care center.

Keep in mind the necessity of good staff and doctors
You have to keep in mind that memory care is different from assisted living. It requires specialized skill and trained nursing to properly assist the person. No matter what will be the basis of choosing a particular facility for your loved ones you have to see that the staff is highly trained and skilled at their jobs.

The cost is always an important factor; look at what you are getting for the price
The cost is often higher in such specialized facilities than in standard assisted care units. People suffering from dementia or impaired cognition need 24-hour supervised care, medical monitoring and assistance with day-to-day tasks. They also need a pleasant environment for living their lives as they should with ease, care and comfort. A facility that really cares and puts in the effort to make itself the best is always the best bet.

At the end, here are some questions that you can ask in your search for a better dementia care center. This is not an exhaustive list and you should add your own points to make it more definite for your requirements.

•What level of care is provided by the center or community?
•What type of training is provided to the staff on site and what qualifications do they have?
•What are the monthly charges for the care and what services do those charges include?
•What type of rooms do they have – private or semi-private? How much do the charges vary according to the choice of room?
•The level of professionalism expected by the residents. Take a tour and read the reviews.
•What are the center’s policies while dealing with medical emergencies?
•What type of security does the community have and how are the premises secured?
•What kind of meals are provided? Are there provisions for special dietary requests?
•What is the frequency of laundry and housekeeping services?
•What programs and activities do they have? These may be physical activities, exercise, therapies and other activities.
•Does the facility also accommodate special needs like diabetic care, special care needs, aggressiveness and wandering?
•Are all the residents grouped by their cognitive levels?
•What is the ratio of staff to the residents during day and night shifts? This is an important question as it also defines the efficiency of the facility.
•How does the facility communicate with the families of residents about their care and well-being?

About The Company
Seasons Alzheimer’s Care and Assisted Living in San Antonio, TX headed by leading physical therapist – Mona Talukdar. The organization offers a home-like environment, high end care and medical support as well as dignified living facilities to its residents, especially those suffering from debilitating memory disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and more.