Dementia can be a devastating diagnosis. But with the right support, you don’t have to face it alone. Nearly 6 million Americans who are 65 or older are living with dementia. Many continue to lead fulfilling, meaningful lives. You can be among them. Dementia is not the end of a good life. It’s just a change in how your brain and your body do things. Dementia care can help you make the most of your life, no matter where you are in your dementia journey. Fear does not have to dominate your life.
What Is Dementia Care?
In the popular imagination, dementia is memory loss. The reality is that dementia varies from person to person. Alzheimer’s — which usually begins with short-term memory loss — is just one form of this disease. Other types of dementia may attack speech, change behavior, or even affect movement. Every person’s experience of dementia is different, and dementia care is designed to address each unique situation.
In a dementia care community, you’ll get support for the things you struggle with, whether you need help communicating, bathing, or just remembering a birthday. You’ll also gain access to enriching activities that are specially tailored to the unique needs of people with dementia. At The Preserve, we tend to your mental health, too. We know dementia is scary. You may feel depressed, overwhelmed, and uncertain. We lift your spirits with compassionate care. We don’t just tell you that life doesn’t end with dementia; we show you that this is true with meaningful activities, a nurturing community, and a chance to craft a life that feels right to you.
How Dementia Care Helps
Dementia care offers several key benefits:
- It keeps you safe. In a dementia care community, you’ll get help with daily activities in a safe and supportive environment.
- It protects your brain. Exercise, art, music, and other activities may slow the course of dementia. We offer myriad activities that are designed to change your brain.
- It preserves your independence. By supporting you in the areas with which you struggle, dementia care can help you remain as independent as possible.
- It keeps you healthy. You’ll get plenty of exercise, access to nourishing meals, and a supportive community that’s there for you when you need it. Dementia doesn’t just affect the mind; it also affects the body. We help you stay healthy for longer.
- It eases caregiver burden. Your loved ones know you’re getting compassionate support. This can help ease their stress, and may make it easier to have a good relationship with them.
- It offers peace of mind. It’s natural to feel anxious about the future when you have dementia. Selecting a care community you trust now can help you feel more confident about the next chapter of your life with dementia.
Is Dementia Care Right for Me?
Dementia care could be a good option for you if you have a dementia diagnosis and:
- You depend on loved ones for care.
- You no longer feel safe living at home.
- You struggle with one or more activities of daily living.
- It’s becoming more difficult to enjoy your life.
- You feel anxious or fearful about the future.
- You have physical difficulties, such as a mobility impairment.
- You have difficulties communicating.
- Planning for your care has caused conflict in your family.
Many seniors find that the move to dementia care offers significant stress relief and an immediate improvement in quality of life. Arbor has offered dementia care for more than 30 years, serving seniors from all walks of life. We can help you weather this storm.
Whether you’ve just received your diagnosis or are a longtime dementia survivor planning for the future, know that you can still live life on your terms with a little planning and support. To learn more, check out our free guide, “The Caregiver’s Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care."
