According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans live with cognitive impairments. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect brain functions, making it difficult for individuals to process new information and live alone safely. This is why memory care forms a core aspect of our assisted living communities.

Our primary goal is to improve quality of life by helping residents maintain cognitive functions and reduce symptoms associated with dementia, including confusion and anxiety. We utilize a range of specialized care strategies to accomplish this, such as music therapy and daily exercise. Additionally, we encourage engagement through group activities and by helping residents explore new interests or revive past hobbies.

Through our specialized dining services, we also help seniors maintain physical health and nutrition, with three daily home-cooked meals and snacks catering to personal preferences and dietary restrictions. We encourage residents to participate in mealtime preparation and other household tasks, depending on capabilities, to help them stay productive and feel a sense of achievement.

Cedar Creek’s senior care communities offer high staff-to-resident ratios and comforting, homelike environments, providing safe spaces for older adults to receive services to maintain independent living. Our assisted living scope of care ranges from basic daily living assistance to person-centered dementia care, ensuring resident needs are met at every level.

Seniors start their days with personalized attention from a trained staff member, receiving help with tasks including bathing or dressing before venturing to the communal dining room for breakfast. In between meals, they participate in activities such as games, crafts, gardening or music, depending on interests, to stay active and connect with peers.

We also schedule appointments with visiting health care providers, such as physicians, therapists or dentists, to help residents maintain physical health and well-being. Additionally, our community routinely plans special events, including holiday celebrations, live music. This combination of daily living support, medical care and social activity serves to foster healthy, fulfilling lifestyles, no matter what level of care is needed.

Moving to a new environment can be daunting, especially for someone with memory loss. Familiar faces, items and routines can reduce stress and enhance comfort, helping seniors in assisted living relax and more easily adjust to their new setting. To ease the transition, we encourage families to visit often and bring their loved ones’ personal belongings to infuse a sense of familiarity into their private rooms.

Additionally, we allow family members to bring in special foods their loved one enjoys to make mealtimes more soothing. Family members can also provide valuable information about residents’ likes, dislikes and preferences if they aren’t able to themselves, allowing us to administer more effective, personalized care.