If your loved one resides in a memory care community in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, holidays are the perfect opportunity to bring in rich colors and natural texture. Displaying poinsettias is a top seasonal favorite in floral decor.
People go to great lengths to hide their cognitive decline. Be aware of unusual behaviors and attitudes, especially interactions in familiar circumstances.
Emotional memory can be used to connect with residents on a deeper level in order to bring them some comfort, joy, and a sense of stability and meaning.
People with dementia may still care about family, events, feelings & other day-to-day concerns but may be confused about time, recognition & and proper behavior.
Successful case studies give us confidence that dementia and Alzheimer’s patients can be taught new (or old) tricks and continue to enjoy life as much as possible!
Because the senior living journey looks different for every person and every family moving into a memory care community, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are some general guidelines that can help.
