Memory Care can be a form of support for care partners who are caring for a person living with Memory Loss. When looking for Memory Care for your loved one living with Memory Loss, here are some factors to consider.

1. What to Consider When Searching
for Memory Care
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2. ➢ Ask questions about the type of care provided and the extent of care
given. Factors to consider include whether they have highly trained and
qualified Team Members, the ratio of Team Members to Members, and
the form of support given.
Familiar with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

3. ➢ The physical, emotional, and mental trauma those living with Memory
Loss face requires specific care and services. Choose a Memory Care
environment where Team Members have the experience and
knowledge of Memory Loss conditions.
Knowledgeable and Well-Trained Team
Members

4. ➢ Dirty floors, unpleasant odours, and cluttered hallways can be a sign of a
less-than-average maintained environment. On the other hand, a sterile
environment with no welcoming or personal décor can also be a red flag.
Clean and Well Maintained

5. ➢ A safe and supportive environment should have the comforts of home
with the appropriate equipment and design to keep those living with
Memory Loss safe.
Style and Presentation of the Environment

6. ➢ A face-to-face meeting with Team Members and a tour of the Memory
Care environment can determine the level of care and service your loved
one who is living with Memory Loss can expect.
Team Associates Can Address All Concerns
and Questions

7. ➢ Make sure the Memory Care environment has the proper security
features to prevent wandering and ensure the physical safety of your loved
one. Motion sensors, door alarms, security cameras, and location devices
are offered by some Memory Care environments.
Secure Perimeter to Prevent Members
from Wandering

8. ➢ Ensure qualified nurses and allied health professionals are available on-
site with access to physicians, pharmacists, and medical specialists when
needed.
Access to Medical Care or Nursing

9. ➢ Many Memory Care environments cost a fraction of what it would cost to
hire in-home care partners, with highly trained team Members that truly
understand the needs of people living with memory loss.
Price of the Memory Care Environment

10. ➢ While day programs and short-term stays may be offered for those living
with Memory Loss as a form of respite care for the care partner, there
should be purposeful and engaging activities. Socialization is an important
component of supporting those living with Memory Loss.
Purposeful and Engaging Activities

11. ➢ It is important for the care partner and family and friends of the person
living with Memory Loss to have easy access to the Memory Care
environment.
Memory Care or Respite Hotel Location

12. ➢ Poor nutrition can have an adverse effect on those living with Memory
Loss. This condition can cause some to neglect having three meals a day,
whether they are unable to prepare it themselves or completely forget to
eat.
Nutritious Meals and “Brain Foods”

13. ➢ Those living with Memory Loss can face challenges of various degrees.
Their condition should not limit their ability to enjoy amenities at the
Memory Care environment.
Enjoyable Amenities
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