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Senior Living For Mild To Moderate Dementia

13 August 2021

Lisa Sutton

It can be difficult to know what to do when a family member is diagnosed with dementia. The condition will inevitably worsen, but there's no clear schedule for the way in which dementia progresses. It may soon become questionable as to whether your loved one can remain in their own home, but an aged care home for dementia patients may be too restrictive when the disease only presents mild to moderate symptoms. A senior living facility with a focus on memory care may be the answer.

Dementia-Specific Care

Such a senior living facility places an emphasis on the retention of independence while having dementia-specific care on hand as needed. Your family member might be hesitant to give up the freedom and independence of their own home, but there will come a point when this will become problematic, and even dangerous. Relocation to a facility that offers self-contained living units permits independence while having trained staff to assist with the common issues associated with mild to moderate dementia. This allows your family member to remain independent for as long as is practical.

Physical and Mental Issues

The trained staff will have experience assisting someone facing the physical and mental issues associated with dementia. This assistance can range from basic personal care, such as assistance with cleaning and general household maintenance, to shopping for groceries. This means that your loved one's welfare will be monitored on an ongoing basis, allowing for care to evolve in conjunction with the progression of your loved one's dementia.

Specialized Assistance

As more care becomes needed, your loved one will benefit from specialized assistance. Care staff experienced with dementia can offer support during incidences of cognitive impairment, such as confusion and general anxiety. Your loved one will also receive support for the physical manifestations of the disease, such as trouble with balance and gait. There may come a time when your loved one will need to move into a care home for dementia, but a senior living facility that offers assistance to dementia sufferers with mild to moderate symptoms gives your loved one care that can truly improve their quality of life. 

Instead of continually worrying about a loved one remaining in their own home, or prematurely placing them in a care home for dementia patients, consider seeking out a facility that has the advantage of staff who are trained to provide the correct and necessary support for your loved one.  

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