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If you’re planning on touring an assisted living or memory care facility you need to have the right list of questions ready! I’ve created a full list of over 20 questions each for memory care and assisted living tours. Comment Question’s and I’ll message them to you. Follow here for more tips, guidance and real life advice on navigating this journey together. #eldercare #sandwichgeneration #caringforparents
If you’re planning on touring an assisted living or memory care facility you need to have the right list of questions ready! I’ve created a full list of over 20 questions each for memory care and assisted living tours. Comment Question’s and I’ll message them to you. Follow here for more tips, guidance and real life advice on navigating this journey together. #eldercare #sandwichgeneration #caringforparents
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Avista Memory Care! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrated by reminiscing about our careers and sharing all the wonderful things we used to do. ❤️ It was such a fun afternoon learning more about one another, hearing stories from years past, and discovering the many talents and skills within our Avista family! And of course… we had to celebrate with something sweet! 🍪 Our Kitchen Sink Cookies were absolutely AMAZING! A huge thank you to Chef Tracy for the delicious treat! 💕👩‍🍳 What a special Labor Day filled with memories, laughter, friendship, and cookies! 🇺🇸✨ #AvistaStratford #AvistaMemoryCare #HappyLaborDay #MakingMemories #SeniorLivingFun LifeAtAvista MemoryCareMoments
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Avista Memory Care! 🇺🇸 Today we celebrated by reminiscing about our careers and sharing all the wonderful things we used to do. ❤️ It was such a fun afternoon learning more about one another, hearing stories from years past, and discovering the many talents and skills within our Avista family! And of course… we had to celebrate with something sweet! 🍪 Our Kitchen Sink Cookies were absolutely AMAZING! A huge thank you to Chef Tracy for the delicious treat! 💕👩‍🍳 What a special Labor Day filled with memories, laughter, friendship, and cookies! 🇺🇸✨ #AvistaStratford #AvistaMemoryCare #HappyLaborDay #MakingMemories #SeniorLivingFun LifeAtAvista MemoryCareMoments
Doing something good for someone will always be good for you too. The feeling becomes no them and no you, just goodness. I’m so grateful for this day. I had the gift of visiting a woman in memory care who has practiced yoga with me over the years, online, and once in person 13 years ago with her daughter. Her daughter shared that her mom doesn’t remember much, but she lights up when they talk about doing yoga together. She is the coolest. Memories can fade, but that spark, the softness, connection, and togetherness we share, burns bright.
Doing something good for someone will always be good for you too. The feeling becomes no them and no you, just goodness. I’m so grateful for this day. I had the gift of visiting a woman in memory care who has practiced yoga with me over the years, online, and once in person 13 years ago with her daughter. Her daughter shared that her mom doesn’t remember much, but she lights up when they talk about doing yoga together. She is the coolest. Memories can fade, but that spark, the softness, connection, and togetherness we share, burns bright.
Officially making this into a series because there is just too much info for one video! Here, I go over what memory care is and the differences between traditional assisted living and memory care. In followup videos, which I promise I’ll try to bang out quickly, I will review what exactly you’re looking for as you research options, how to prepare for the move and prep your loved one, move-in day, and the actual transition, and what it costs/how it’s paid for. Please note that these are general observations and of course every community is different. There are exceptions, but I hesitate in even saying that because the only way I feel comfortable recommending assisted living to a resident who is really ready for memory care is if the community is very small/intimate/easy to navigate, if it’s OVER staffed, and if the MAJORITY of residents are on the same (or similar) level as that individual cognitively. The whole building would have to be secure and/or the person would have to be immobile and unable to walk or self propel themselves out of the community if they became confused and tried to leave. The staff would have to be properly trained in dementia care. Safety is paramount! YOU WANT TO SET YOUR LOVED ONE UP FOR SUCCESS, NOT FAILURE💙🏡 I hope this helps! Let me know if there’s anything additional you want included in this now-series🤪 #dementia #caregiver #memorycare #alzheimer #seniorliving PS sorry for speeding this up — Instagram doesn’t like anything over 3min🫠
Officially making this into a series because there is just too much info for one video! Here, I go over what memory care is and the differences between traditional assisted living and memory care. In followup videos, which I promise I’ll try to bang out quickly, I will review what exactly you’re looking for as you research options, how to prepare for the move and prep your loved one, move-in day, and the actual transition, and what it costs/how it’s paid for. Please note that these are general observations and of course every community is different. There are exceptions, but I hesitate in even saying that because the only way I feel comfortable recommending assisted living to a resident who is really ready for memory care is if the community is very small/intimate/easy to navigate, if it’s OVER staffed, and if the MAJORITY of residents are on the same (or similar) level as that individual cognitively. The whole building would have to be secure and/or the person would have to be immobile and unable to walk or self propel themselves out of the community if they became confused and tried to leave. The staff would have to be properly trained in dementia care. Safety is paramount! YOU WANT TO SET YOUR LOVED ONE UP FOR SUCCESS, NOT FAILURE💙🏡 I hope this helps! Let me know if there’s anything additional you want included in this now-series🤪 #dementia #caregiver #memorycare #alzheimer #seniorliving PS sorry for speeding this up — Instagram doesn’t like anything over 3min🫠
Disclaimer: I am acting the part of the thousands of caregivers I’ve worked with FYI As a caregiver, have you had a non-caregiver come up to you and say things that at best are unhelpful & at worse hurt? And comment “rant” or share below if you can relate. I’ll be posting a part 2 on self care so follow if you want to see that. Here’s are my top things I wish people who aren’t caregivers would stop saying to me. 1 Why don’t you just put them in a home? Gee Jan, it’s not like assisted living or memory care is expensive and even if I managed to find a bunch of money, finding a decent one is easy. 2 You should be grateful that she’s still here Have you considered that it’s possible to be exhausted from managing her life plus my life and be glad that I still have her? 3 You shouldn’t be so negative Also I’m not negative just because I’m honest about my caregiving experience that makes you uncomfortable. If you really want to be supportive, instead of just saying let me know if I can do anything to help, just volunteer yourself to do something. I go to bat for my caregiver community. Follow if you want to join folks that get it (or share this with people who do or don’t get it.) . . . . #dementia #dementiaactivity #dementiacaregiver #dementiacare
Disclaimer: I am acting the part of the thousands of caregivers I’ve worked with FYI As a caregiver, have you had a non-caregiver come up to you and say things that at best are unhelpful & at worse hurt? And comment “rant” or share below if you can relate. I’ll be posting a part 2 on self care so follow if you want to see that. Here’s are my top things I wish people who aren’t caregivers would stop saying to me. 1 Why don’t you just put them in a home? Gee Jan, it’s not like assisted living or memory care is expensive and even if I managed to find a bunch of money, finding a decent one is easy. 2 You should be grateful that she’s still here Have you considered that it’s possible to be exhausted from managing her life plus my life and be glad that I still have her? 3 You shouldn’t be so negative Also I’m not negative just because I’m honest about my caregiving experience that makes you uncomfortable. If you really want to be supportive, instead of just saying let me know if I can do anything to help, just volunteer yourself to do something. I go to bat for my caregiver community. Follow if you want to join folks that get it (or share this with people who do or don’t get it.) . . . . #dementia #dementiaactivity #dementiacaregiver #dementiacare
One of the questions I get asked most is, “How did you know it was time for memory care?” For us, it wasn’t one dramatic moment or a checklist where we suddenly checked enough boxes. It was looking at the whole picture and realizing the current situation was no longer sustainable for either of my parents. Some questions that helped us think through it: • Is our loved one still safe at home? • Are their needs becoming more than one caregiver can realistically manage? • Is caregiving affecting the caregiver’s sleep, physical health or emotional wellbeing? • Are falls, wandering, nighttime confusion or other close calls becoming more concerning? • Is their world getting smaller because leaving the house or keeping them engaged has become harder? • Could the right memory care environment offer more structure, social interaction and consistent support? • Are we keeping things the same because it’s truly best for them, or because changing it feels incredibly hard? • If their needs increased suddenly, would we have a plan? • If nothing changed for the next six months, could we realistically keep doing this? There isn’t one universal answer. Every person, caregiver and family situation is different. If you’ve been through this, what helped you know it was time? And if you’re trying to make this decision now, leave your questions below so I can make sure this series covers what would actually be helpful. 💜 Save this if you think you may need these questions someday.
One of the questions I get asked most is, “How did you know it was time for memory care?” For us, it wasn’t one dramatic moment or a checklist where we suddenly checked enough boxes. It was looking at the whole picture and realizing the current situation was no longer sustainable for either of my parents. Some questions that helped us think through it: • Is our loved one still safe at home? • Are their needs becoming more than one caregiver can realistically manage? • Is caregiving affecting the caregiver’s sleep, physical health or emotional wellbeing? • Are falls, wandering, nighttime confusion or other close calls becoming more concerning? • Is their world getting smaller because leaving the house or keeping them engaged has become harder? • Could the right memory care environment offer more structure, social interaction and consistent support? • Are we keeping things the same because it’s truly best for them, or because changing it feels incredibly hard? • If their needs increased suddenly, would we have a plan? • If nothing changed for the next six months, could we realistically keep doing this? There isn’t one universal answer. Every person, caregiver and family situation is different. If you’ve been through this, what helped you know it was time? And if you’re trying to make this decision now, leave your questions below so I can make sure this series covers what would actually be helpful. 💜 Save this if you think you may need these questions someday.
One of the hardest parts of moving a loved one into memory care is walking away. As family members, we naturally want to visit often and make sure they’re okay. But sometimes, giving them a little space during those first few days can actually help them adjust faster. I’ve seen residents arrive scared, confused, and wanting to go home. Then, once they have time to build relationships with staff, learn the routine, and connect with other residents, they begin to find comfort in their new environment. Every person is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This is simply a recommendation based on what I’ve observed working in memory care. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is give them the opportunity to find their footing and create a sense of home. #MemoryCare #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #SeniorLiving #CaregiverSupport
One of the hardest parts of moving a loved one into memory care is walking away. As family members, we naturally want to visit often and make sure they’re okay. But sometimes, giving them a little space during those first few days can actually help them adjust faster. I’ve seen residents arrive scared, confused, and wanting to go home. Then, once they have time to build relationships with staff, learn the routine, and connect with other residents, they begin to find comfort in their new environment. Every person is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This is simply a recommendation based on what I’ve observed working in memory care. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is give them the opportunity to find their footing and create a sense of home. #MemoryCare #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #SeniorLiving #CaregiverSupport
Caregiving comes with a lot of questions, and sometimes the most powerful techniques are also the simplest. Traci, Regional Director of Memory Care at Sunrise, explains the Validation Method—a compassionate dementia care approach that helps caregivers connect with individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia by focusing on understanding emotions rather than correcting facts. Learn more about Sunrise’s approach to memory care and dementia care at the link in our bio.
Caregiving comes with a lot of questions, and sometimes the most powerful techniques are also the simplest. Traci, Regional Director of Memory Care at Sunrise, explains the Validation Method—a compassionate dementia care approach that helps caregivers connect with individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia by focusing on understanding emotions rather than correcting facts. Learn more about Sunrise’s approach to memory care and dementia care at the link in our bio.
You know it’s not temporary …but is it okay to tell them a move to assisted living or memory care is “temporary” if it will help ease the transition? 🥹 I don’t think there’s one right answer. For some families, honesty feels most important. For others, the word temporary can alleviate anxiety and create enough breathing room for their loved one to settle in, meet new people, and adjust to a new environment. Every person. Every diagnosis. Every family is different. 💜 What do you think? #dementia #caregiver #caregivers #memorycare #alzheimers
You know it’s not temporary …but is it okay to tell them a move to assisted living or memory care is “temporary” if it will help ease the transition? 🥹 I don’t think there’s one right answer. For some families, honesty feels most important. For others, the word temporary can alleviate anxiety and create enough breathing room for their loved one to settle in, meet new people, and adjust to a new environment. Every person. Every diagnosis. Every family is different. 💜 What do you think? #dementia #caregiver #caregivers #memorycare #alzheimers
Every memory care should require at least one staff member has this training. (In my opinion) To help prevent and reduce falls in people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. #fallprevention #dementiacare #alzheimerscare #spacedretrival
Every memory care should require at least one staff member has this training. (In my opinion) To help prevent and reduce falls in people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. #fallprevention #dementiacare #alzheimerscare #spacedretrival
When is the right time to move someone with dementia into assisted living or memory care? Most families don’t consider a move until they’ve reached a crisis point. But there are benefits to thinking about the decision before all other options have been exhausted. Moving earlier may allow a person to participate in the decision, learn their environment, build relationships with staff and other residents, establish routines, and become part of a community while they can still advocate for themselves and share their story. Waiting can also have benefits, including preserving financial resources and allowing someone to remain at home longer if they are doing well with support. There is no universally “right” time. The question isn’t just, “Are they ready?” It’s also, “What opportunities do we gain by moving now, and what opportunities do we gain by waiting?” #DementiaCare #MemoryCare #AssistedLiving #CaregiverSupport #dementiaeducation
When is the right time to move someone with dementia into assisted living or memory care? Most families don’t consider a move until they’ve reached a crisis point. But there are benefits to thinking about the decision before all other options have been exhausted. Moving earlier may allow a person to participate in the decision, learn their environment, build relationships with staff and other residents, establish routines, and become part of a community while they can still advocate for themselves and share their story. Waiting can also have benefits, including preserving financial resources and allowing someone to remain at home longer if they are doing well with support. There is no universally “right” time. The question isn’t just, “Are they ready?” It’s also, “What opportunities do we gain by moving now, and what opportunities do we gain by waiting?” #DementiaCare #MemoryCare #AssistedLiving #CaregiverSupport #dementiaeducation
“I remember when…” 💭❤️ Every resident has a story to tell, and we love taking the time to learn more about the incredible careers of our residents at Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care of Marietta. #SagoraSeniorLiving #IRememberWhen #ResidentStories #SeniorLiving #ResidentLife
“I remember when…” 💭❤️ Every resident has a story to tell, and we love taking the time to learn more about the incredible careers of our residents at Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care of Marietta. #SagoraSeniorLiving #IRememberWhen #ResidentStories #SeniorLiving #ResidentLife
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