Memory Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Palos Park, IL
The Courtyard at Peace Village
Personal, professional memory care
An emphasis on familiarity, comfort and well-being
Courtyard Memory Care encompasses the mind, body and spirit to build confidence and celebrate accomplishments. We embrace every resident’s individual needs and abilities to deliver holistic Alzheimer’s and dementia care that helps them lead a life of purpose, safety, dignity and renewed happiness. Celebrating individuality, staying connected to loved ones, and maintaining personal interactions and relationships with residents are just some of the methods we use at The Courtyard.
Specialized dementia care
- Assistance with daily living — bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and overall hygiene and mobility
- Music therapy for emotional comfort, peace and joy
- Nursing staff available 24/7
- Physician, podiatrist, ophthalmologist and dental consultations available
- Emergency call response system
- Administration, storage and reordering of all medications
Supervised nutrition
- Three nutritious meals prepared daily
- Snacks available 24/7
- Monitoring of weight loss and gain
- Consistent monitoring of nutritional needs
Dementia Care residences
- 16 private suites
- Intimate, home-like environment
- Comfortable living room and common areas
- Full program of activities
- Beautiful, secure outdoor areas
The kind of care you’d choose for yourself
The heart of daily life here is evident in the dedication and commitment of our staff. Every team member in our dementia care center is trained to interact with residents in a manner that helps alleviate agitation, anger and anxiety. We focus on person-centered support, non-judgmental response to resident behaviors, and using skill and warmth in place of medication and restraint. We work to promote moments of success throughout the day, to lift the spirit and maintain a positive perspective.
For more on Courtyard Memory Care, use the quick form or call 708-719-9718 to schedule a private tour.
Schedule a TourFrequently Asked Questions
How does memory care differ from assisted living?
People who are cognitively challenged, such as seniors with dementia, require more attention and a higher level of security than residents in assisted living. Memory care residences at Peace Village are carefully designed to ensure that residents feel safe and secure. Our program is structured to build confidence in an environment that promotes choice and celebrates accomplishments through familiar schedules and surroundings.
What are the different types of dementia?
Dementia refers to the loss of cognitive functions (thinking, reasoning, the ability to remember) that are severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily functioning. This group of symptoms is not a disease per se, but may accompany certain diseases or conditions. Dementia is irreversible when caused by disease or certain injuries. It may be partially or fully reversible when caused by lifestyle choices, depression or imbalances in certain substances, such as hormones or vitamins. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several brain areas, leading to loss of recent memories and new learning first, and eventually old memories, too.