A WHOLE PERSON APPROACH TO MEMORY CARE Find a Community Oro Valley Fresno Livermore (Heritage Estates) Livermore (Heritage Estates Senior Apartments) Murrieta Oceanside Palm Desert Petaluma Sacramento West Hills Boulder Colorado Springs Fort Collins Brookfield North Haven Woodbridge Newark Lake Worth Idaho Falls Danvers Dedham North Dartmouth Silver Spring St. Charles (Fairwinds - River's Edge) St. Charles (The Landing of O'Fallon) Raleigh Hamilton Sewell Rio Rancho Rochester (The Village at Mill Landing) Rochester (The Village at Unity) Rochester (The Village Townhomes) Tulsa Beaverton Portland (Markham House) Portland (Russellville Park) Portland (The Ackerly at Timberland) Sherwood Collegeville Lansdale Southampton Orem South Ogden Bothell Everett Kennewick Lynnwood Redmond Seattle Spokane Vancouver Woodinville A MEMORY CARE PROGRAM THAT CELEBRATES EVERY INDIVIDUAL Memory care facilities are a thing of the past. Today’s memory care communities are just that - strong communities that provide a holistic approach to health and well-being for the whole family. Opal by Leisure Care ®, our signature memory care program, is based on our whole-person approach. By tailoring our services to meet the unique physical, social, and emotional needs of your loved one, we ensure that each day is filled with purpose and meaning. Although our residents may have a similar diagnosis, we know that each one comes to us with different life experiences. We don't take an umbrella approach to dementia care. The experience is unique. Our program uses a combination of our residents' life story and our seven pillars of wellness to ensure that your loved one is comfortable, cared for, and celebrated in their individualized way. THE SEVEN PILLARS OF WELLNESS PHYSICAL Our signature PrimeFit program focuses on the unique physical abilities of each resident in both group and private sessions. We take into consideration the preferences and life story of our residents to create active moments throughout the day. SOCIAL EXPERIENTIAL EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL CREATIVE & ARTISTIC THERAPEUTIC SENSORY A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY FOR YOUR LOVED ONE We understand that families do everything they can to care for loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. We also know that with Alzheimer’s care comes inevitable stress on family relationships and finances. Leisure Care senior living communities hire care partners who empathize with the challenges of caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or related forms of dementia. They're loving, positive, and dedicated to helping residents feel safe and secure. To top it off, they do it all with a healthy dose of patience, spontaneity, flexibility, humor, and fun. Our memory care communities are specially designed environments promoting social interaction and more. We strive to meet individual care needs and support those living with cognitive challenges of Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia while partnering with families in care. FIND PURPOSE AND MEANING THROUGH OPAL BY LEISURE CARE Our innovative memory care program combines the unique history and life story of each resident with our seven pillars of wellness to ensure that we are providing a truly whole personal approach with meaningful and engaging activities every day. See our sample schedule below for more information about how we incorporate each of the below pillars in our daily programming. EXPERT CAREGIVERS AND HOLISTIC SERVICES Knowledge of the disease is so essential to give the best possible care, but compassion is necessary. That's why we hire caregivers and staff members for each memory care community that possess both experience caring for people with memory loss and the right personality. Our caregivers receive extensive and ongoing training to care for a range of dementia behaviors. The bottom line? They love what they do, and they do it well. There's no question, caring for a loved one is stressful for everyone involved. It's beyond sad to watch someone you know so well living in confusion, losing their memory, and seemingly, themselves. But a Leisure Care memory care community helps relieve some of that anxiety and stress. Your loved one can still find purpose and meaning each day in our memory care communities. Every one of our memory care communities features amenities and services that improve the quality of life for residents living with dementia. Memory care costs are in addition to monthly fees and care plans are regularly reviewed. BASIC SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: Delicious and dementia-friendly dining options Regular housekeeping and laundry service Medication administration and management and assistance with mobility issues Social and therapy programs centered around the interests and abilities of residents Enclosed and secured spaces to keep residents safe from wandering Emergency communication systems and monitoring Around the clock staff availability and supervision FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who qualifies for memory care? Memory care communities are specially licensed facilities with a uniquely trained staff to care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Memory care communities, or memory care facilities, will often have specialized programming to engage residents with cognitive impairment, dementia-friendly meals, and even provide secured outdoor spaces to prevent wandering. Memory care communities also have lower resident ratios for more attentive care. When should you put someone in memory care? What is a memory care facility? What do memory care facilities provide? Does Medicare cover memory care? EXAMPLE OPAL DAY - How the 7 pillars are integrated into the activities 10:15 AM Prime Fit 10:50 AM Moral of The Story 1:00 PM Opalessence 2:00 PM Butterfly Pavilion Trip 3:00 PM Drive-N-Dine 4:00 PM Canvas Creations 6:00 PM Bakers Dozen Opal is here to help Find a Community Oro Valley Fresno Livermore (Heritage Estates) Livermore (Heritage Estates Senior Apartments) Murrieta Oceanside Palm Desert Petaluma Sacramento West Hills Boulder Colorado Springs Fort Collins Brookfield North Haven Woodbridge Newark Lake Worth Idaho Falls Danvers Dedham North Dartmouth Silver Spring St. Charles (Fairwinds - River's Edge) St. Charles (The Landing of O'Fallon) Raleigh Hamilton Sewell Rio Rancho Rochester (The Village at Mill Landing) Rochester (The Village at Unity) Rochester (The Village Townhomes) Tulsa Beaverton Portland (Markham House) Portland (Russellville Park) Portland (The Ackerly at Timberland) Sherwood Collegeville Lansdale Southampton Orem South Ogden Bothell Everett Kennewick Lynnwood Redmond Seattle Spokane Vancouver Woodinville MEMORY CARE RESOURCES We offer a variety of resources for care-partners with their daily role of caring for someone with memory loss. We invite you to utilize some of the below resources. MUSIC THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA Who hasn’t felt the power of music? According to a 2010 study, over 90% of people have felt chills down their spine while listening to music. There’s no doubt that music is powerful, and recent studies show that it can be a powerful tool for reaching people in the advanced stages of dementia. Learn more […] Click here to read more ANOSOGNOSIA & ALZHEIMER’S: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Because of the nature of dementia, it is entirely likely that your loved one does not realize he or she is suffering from the disease. More than denial, this condition is called anosognosia and it is a lack of awareness of impairment. Affecting up to 81% of people with Alzheimer’s disease, anosognosia is a medical […] Click here to read more FIGHTING THE ALZHEIMER’S STIGMA People who live with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia experience stigmas and stereotypes every day. Stigma is a condition which causes an individual to be labeled by others in an undesirable and rejected stereotype. More than just negative thoughts about a person with the disease, the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s is a barrier […] Click here to read more HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT DEMENTIA There are an estimated 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number is expected to rise to nearly 14 million by 2050. Every 65 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with the disease. With numbers as staggering as these, it’s no surprise that we all are going to have to face the […] Click here to read more ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Following a diagnosis, we must focus our efforts on living well with the disease and doing what we can to slow its progression. One way to improve the quality of life for people with dementia is to help them remain socially and actively engaged with the world around […] Click here to read more PERSON-CENTERED MEMORY CARE Many memory care communities boast a “person-centered” approach to care. But, what does that mean? What does that look like in the everyday care of a person with dementia? Person-centered care is all about the person living with the disease, and not the disease itself. Focusing on personal preferences, life history, routines, and other individual […] Click here to read more IS SANFILIPPO SYNDROME CHILDHOOD ALZHEIMER’S? Sanfilippo Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes fatal brain damage. Because its symptoms are so similar to Alzheimer’s, many call Sanfilippo Syndrome “childhood Alzheimer’.” While the symptoms are similar, the underlying causes are different with both fatal diseases leading to dementia. Learn more about this devastating condition and its relationship to Alzheimer’s disease. […] Click here to read more 10 WAYS TO KNOW IT’S TIME TO MOVE TO MEMORY CARE Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia are progressive conditions that worsen over time. In the early stages of dementia your loved one can still be independent but as the disease progresses, your loved one will require full-time care. How do you know when it’s time to move a loved one to memory care? When is […] Click here to read more DAILY CARE PLANS FOR DEMENTIA When it comes to dementia caregiving, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Because each person is unique, the disease affects each person and their caregivers in different ways. Some days seem to fly by and you are so busy but you feel like you get nothing done. Other days drag and you worry about your loved […] Click here to read more HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA The holiday shopping season is here! While it’s fun to browse the shelves looking for that perfect gift for your senior loved one, it can also be stressful – especially when your loved one has Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia. Depending on his or her living environment, needs and desires, it can be […] Click here to read more Click here to read more articles related to Memory Care EXPLORE DIFFERENT LIFESTYLES INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING 1-800-327-3490 Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Blog About Us Our Leadership Management Services Careers Accessibility Statement Sitemap © 2021 Leisure Care | Privacy Policy | CCPA GDPR By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies