When is the right time to move your parent ?

 The answer is…it depends. Everyone experiences dementia differently. Some loved ones can fully and comfortably live out their diagnosis in an assisted living setting, even as they progress through the early stages of dementia. However, as the various stages of dementia progress, a better quality of life may necessitate moving your loved one from assisted living to a memory care community. That decision can be difficult, especially because you most likely must make this determination on behalf of your loved one. And…it may be even harder if he/she believes they’re doing just fine in assisted living. Transitioning to a memory care community can offer significant benefits and safety that often improves the quality of life for a loved one affected by dementia. 

 Memory care is a special variation of assisted living designed to provide a greater level of care for seniors living with some form of dementia. Since assisted living and memory care communities are similar, seniors transitioning from assisted living to memory care still have the benefit of a senior living community, such as numerous daily activities, 24-hour full-time staff members, meals, and assistance with activities of daily living.  But the environment, care options, and lifestyle provided are carefully shaped to help seniors living with a memory loss disease, like Alzheimer’s. These aspects help seniors by reducing confusion, keeping them engaged, and encouraging a life filled with happy moments, all while remaining safe.