Managing memory care for a loved one on your own is often an overwhelming ordeal. Even if you can offer a few hours of help each day to someone you love experiencing a dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, you may still be anxious about what happens when you can’t be there. That’s why Continuum offers memory care for adults to help provide support at home and peace of mind for seniors and the people who love them.
What is Memory Care at Home?
Memory care fulfills the care needs of seniors experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia while they age at home. It’s a specialized version of care that makes sure seniors experiencing memory problems gets the focused care they need.
Memory care services at home can include…
- Support through mentally stimulating activities
- Help navigating the emotional toll memory problems can take on a senior and their loved ones
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Regular social stimulation
- Home safety support
- And more!
What are the Benefits of Memory Care?
- Memory is complex. There are nuances to caring for an older adult with dementia or other challenges with memory that takes specialized care. Memory care helps to ensure this particular part of a senior’s care needs is given the special attention it needs.
- The mind is a muscle that needs exercising! The more the mind can be stimulated, the better for memory and other cognitive functions. Memory care can help provide and support mental health activities at home.
- Memory needs monitoring. As memory problems are often a progressive condition, it’s important that there are professionals there to help keep track of any concerns in a senior’s memory and cognitive health.
Contact Continuum for Help!
If you need help with memory care for aging adults in your life, Continuum can help! Our professional dementia caregivers have been serving older adults and their families in St. Louis, Kirkwood, Clayton, Ladue, and the surrounding areas, and we’re excited to work with your family as well! Contact us online or call 314-863-9912 to learn more about our services.