The Best Memory Care In St. Louis Begins With Building Normalcy
Life in a memory care home can be all the things that life in other homes is: Fun, fulfilling, and normal! Part of offering our residents the best memory care is making sure to build normalcy in their daily lives.
Normalcy in Memory Care
There are a number of ways that dementia caretakers can help life feel “normal” for residents of memory care homes. First, they can make efforts to keep many aspects of life similar to the residents’ previous homes. Maybe there were certain routines or bedroom decorations that can be incorporated. Consistency is important for those with memory impairments, and can help them feel more comfortable.
It is also important for those in memory care homes to be able to make independent choices, participate in a variety of activities, and get out of the house on safe group outings whenever possible. All of this builds normalcy and improves the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Why Normalcy Matters
Infusing normalcy in memory care is beneficial to individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It provides opportunities for cognitive stimulation, which can improve memory or prevent further cognitive decline. Some research has shown that traveling and going on outings has potential memory benefits. Plus, it can provide joy, entertainment, and fun! Quality of life in the best memory care homes improves when building normalcy is a key focus.
Outings at Dolan Memory Care
In our St. Louis memory care homes, the Dolan team works hard to make sure there is as much normalcy in residents’ lives as possible. One way to accomplish this is through outings to local restaurants, parks, shops, and museums.
Residents in all our memory care homes have a variety of opportunities to partake in outings throughout the year. We regularly travel across St. Louis to support local businesses and have some fun along the way.
When the weather is nice, we like to enjoy fresh air at Faust Park or Creve Coeur Lake Park. For a delicious bite to eat, we will stop at restaurants like Chicken N Pickle or Syberg’s. Museums like the Magic House and the Missouri History Museum are great spots to learn and interact. And we can’t forget about our love of animals! Whether it’s a visit to the St. Louis Zoo, some quick shopping at Treats Unleashed, or a few hours at BarK, furry friends make for great companions on our outings.
For those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, life may not be exactly the same as it used to be. But that doesn’t mean there can’t be normalcy in their daily routines. Normalcy in memory care is essential, and is something Dolan Memory Care emphasizes for all residents.
