Anyone at any age can misplace their phone. Names can be difficult to remember whenever you unexpectedly meet someone you haven’t seen in a long time. And is there a single one of us who hasn’t walked into a room and completely forgot why we are there?
Momentary lapses such as these are universal, normal experiences. However, when we notice loved ones forgetting what they did yesterday, asking the same questions repeatedly, experiencing personality changes, blanking on the names of common objects, being confused about where they are or regularly forgetting what day of the week it is, it’s time to make an appointment for cognitive testing.
During the initial onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s, caring for your loved one might mean tightening schedules, implementing safety guidelines and communicating with family and friends about defining a care plan. You may be able to manage care for several years.
Unfortunately, as cognitive decline progresses, it can become more and more difficult to provide in-home dementia care, especially as loving caregivers are likely to also be older adults, such as spouses or partners. When it’s time to find compassionate dementia care near you, look to The Courtyard Memory Care at Peace Village.
We provide Alzheimer’s support at our Palos Park dementia-friendly community, with compassion and great respect for your loved one. Because Peace Village is a non-profit senior living community, the comfort, safety and health of our residents is our top priority – first and always. The longevity and consistency of our professional staff, from administration to caregivers to dining crew, means your loved one benefits from seeing trusted, familiar faces each and every day, and is perhaps the most important factor in our outstanding care. We believe ardently in providing an exceptional experience for our residents.
Following evidence-based, specialized Alzheimer care guidelines, Peace Village memory care professional staff will gently plan and implement a routine for bathing, dressing and enjoying meals to provide your loved one with needed structure. As we assist your loved one with daily living tasks, we communicate calmly, step-by-step, fully involving them in their own care.
Our full program of adaptable activities gives residents the comfort of a regular schedule and helps your loved one stay interested, engaged and active. Music therapy, proven to stimulate the brain and improve mental health and social functioning, is a key component of the neural and cognitive enrichment your loved one will enjoy. You can feel complete confidence that they are getting absolutely everything they need, provided with dignity and respect.
Your loved one will feel more secure surrounded by their own familiar items. We encourage families to bring furniture, photographs and other much-loved objects from home to their memory care assisted living private suite. Our community and gathering spaces are carefully compliant with memory care guidelines, equipped with handrails, grip bars, low-pile muted carpet, and clean, clutter-free, well-lit, wide hallways. Our dedicated Memory Care unit is fully secure, including our calming, lushly landscaped outdoor areas.
Assisted living & memory care here also provide outstanding physical care for residents. We serve chef-prepared, nutritious meals that satisfy not just hunger, but the desire for a mouth-watering taste and experience. With professional 24/7 nursing staff and an emergency call response system, your loved one’s health and wellbeing is a top priority for us. We’ll take the pressure off of family members by ordering, storing and administering all medications, ensuring that your loved one will be fully compliant with every prescription and supplement ordered by their physicians, helping them stay healthy and well. There’s no need to upset or disrupt your loved one with visits to health care providers; we can provide on-site appointments with physicians, podiatrists, ophthalmologists and dentists.
It can be agonizing to realize the conscientious care you have provided with so much love is no longer enough, and that a memory care community near you is the best next step. Selecting The Courtyard at Peace Village in Palos Park can be the solution you’re looking for. We’ll provide your loved one with the compassionate, respectful and research-backed care they deserve, while giving you comfort and peace of mind that you’ve made the very best decision for everyone.