Losing your memory to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is frustrating, and it happens more than you think. Roughly 4% of seniors are living with dementia and need a memory care program.1 If your parents are struggling with dementia or other neurological disorders, dealing with the cognitive decline of your parents does not have to be a significant problem.
Parkway Place Senior Living welcomes Texas seniors whose memory is being affected by dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or other neurological disorders. The cognitive decline of your parents can be slowed by working with trained professionals in a place that is designed for senior’s health and well-being. Each memory care program is tailored to your parent’s symptoms and can include medication management, physical, speech, and occupational therapies, 24/7 monitoring of vitals, and more.
To talk with our friendly team about our senior memory care program, call 281.305.1846 today to schedule a consultation.
Dealing With the Cognitive Decline of Your Parents
In Texas, there are over 459,000 senior adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and need a full-time memory care program, and that number will increase dramatically within a few years.2 It can be difficult to ask for help, especially for seniors who worry about losing their independence and freedom.
The effects of Alzheimer’s disease do not start to show up until their mid-60s. Most people will begin showing symptoms after 65, but early-onset Alzheimer’s disease can affect people in their 30s and 40s. If you think your parents are beginning to show symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, here are several things to look for that indicate they need a memory care program:
- Memory loss that disrupts their daily life
- Losing track of appointments or forgetting about doctor appointments
- Taking longer to complete everyday tasks
- Trouble with numbers or handling money
- Wandering or getting lost
- Losing or misplacing things
- Increase anxiety, stress, and agitation
If you are worried about your parent’s well-being and safety, it may be time to consider moving them into a senior living community with a memory care program.
At Parkway Place, we understand how difficult it can be to watch the cognitive decline of your parents. Our memory care community features medical and therapeutic services, assistance with daily living needs, medication management, nutritious meals, and an active social life to care for your parents.
The Benefits of Memory Care for Seniors
Dealing with the cognitive decline of your parents can be very difficult to watch and even more so to take care of them and maintain a certain quality of life. A memory care program can care for your parents and allow them to live out their golden years in comfort and peace.
If you suspect your parents are struggling with dementia, here are some of the benefits of enrolling in memory care for seniors:
Privacy
You will have a private studio apartment that you can decorate with pictures of family and friends, favorite blankets and pillows, and other items to make it feel more like home.
Therapeutic Services
One way that a care team can diminish the effects of mental decline of seniors is through physical, speech, and occupational therapy. These therapeutic services can restore lost functions and abilities, regain some cognitive functions, and regain strength and flexibility.
Nutritious Meals
Seniors living alone will eat poorly and not get enough nutrition during the day. One of the benefits of memory care programs includes nutritious meals prepared by a culinary team. Meal plans can include any dietary or personal restrictions due to illness or lifestyle.
Socializing Opportunities
Another benefit of senior memory care is the opportunity to participate in a number of social activities and events. There are plenty of open spaces where you can sit and meet with friends and peers, and you can participate in game and movie nights, arts and crafts, collage building, and other social activities.
A memory care program can slow the progress of senior cognitive decline and potentially restore some lost functions and abilities. When touring a facility, be sure to ask about what type of programs they offer and how a memory care program can help.
Parkway Place: Join Our Senior Memory Care Today
Parkway Place is a full-service senior living community that welcomes Texas seniors who can benefit from our memory care program. We will create a comprehensive care program that includes a private studio, medication management, three fresh meals prepared daily, and an active social life.
To discuss how we can slow senior cognitive decline, call us at 281.305.1846 today or use our online contact form to schedule a tour and consultation.
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