Memory Lapses, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

By: Adult Care Advisors | No Comments May 31, 2013

Memory loss is a typical part of the aging process. The key is to be able to recognize when it extends to a cognitive disorder like Alzheimer’s. When your elderly parent suffers from serious memory lapses or dementia, getting professional help is essential. Adult Care Advisors is a free referral service and our team of consultants can help you find the right care community.

New Jersey has a number of excellent senior care communities with a special focus on Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Not only do the caregivers understand everything about the illness, they also know how to interact with seniors in a comforting, but firm manner.

How do you select the right memory care community?

Visit: Visit a number of communities – this is an invaluable part of identifying the most suitable home for your senior who is suffering from memory lapses, dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Trust Your Instincts: If you get negative vibes at a center, don’t ignore them. If this is not a warm, caring environment, it might not be the place for your senior parent. Try a different community – there are plenty of good ones in NJ.
Facilities and Amenities: Chat with the caregivers in charge. Find out what services are available in case of emergencies as well as how secure the premises are. For example – are the corridors well lit and is there wheelchair navigation for those in need of it?
Finances: As much as we don’t like to admit it, senior care can be expensive, especially when you have not planned ahead for it. Find out what the fee includes, the method of payment accepted, and whether you can afford it. Talk to an adult care consultant to learn more about possible funding and financial aid options.

Don’t compromise the quality of care your senior loved one receives. Contact Adult Care Advisors for information on memory care communities in New Jersey.