EXPLORE CAREERS HOME ABOUT COMMUNITIES LIVING OPTIONS RESOURCES BLOG CONTACT Specialized Dementia Care A dedicated unit for individuals with memory impairment to enhance their quality of life. The needs of those with memory impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, often exceed the level of care that can be provided for them at home or in a traditional assisted living setting. To accommodate individuals with memory impairment, many of our assisted living centers have a dedicated unit focused on memory care. Visit Our Specialized Dementia Care Communities Railside Assisted Living Center Byron Center, MI Grand Pines Assisted Living Center Grand Haven, MI Appledorn Assisted Living Center South Holland, MI Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center Hudsonville, MI Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center Norton Shores, MI Edgewood Assisted Living Center Saginaw, MI Linden Square Assisted Living Center Saline, MI Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center Traverse City, MI This unit, the Terrace, provides a controlled environment for the care of residents suffering from memory impairments. Memory impairment often causes a decline in communication and social skills in the sufferer, as well as decline in the ability for the individual to perform many tasks they face in daily life. The Terrace has been designed to reduce situations and obstacles that may cause stress in residents, enhancing their quality of life. We also control access to The Terrace for the safety of our residents and the peace of mind of residents’ family members. Specialized support from The Terrace includes: Person-centered care—we plan care to meet the needs of the individual, not to focus on their condition or lost abilities Guided social interaction with staff, peers, and visitors Support for family members providing care Establishing and maintaining daily routines Support for individuals that allows them to retain as much independence as possible in performing daily tasks Activities and visual and physical prompts to help residents maintain mental function Encouragement to participate in senior-friendly physical activity Enjoyable activities to enhance residents’ joy and self-esteem In addition, residents of The Terrace also receive the same services and benefits as our other assisted living center residents, included in the basic monthly fee. Competent, empathetic staff available at all times to assist with resident needs Delicious snacks and beverages available on demand, throughout the day Three daily meals that are homemade and nutritionally sound A variety of available apartment layouts to meet the needs and preferences of our residents Lots of scheduled events including games, outings, exercise, worship, crafts, and parties Housekeeping and laundry service Monthly wellness checks performed by staff LPNs Medication assistance, available at all times and supervised by a nurse on staff Should additional support be required, we also offer supplementary services for an ancillary charge. Additional services include, but are certainly not limited to the following: Assistance with dressing, bathing, and grooming Complex medication administration and testing Assistance during meals Assistance with toileting and managing incontinence Find a Heritage Senior Community Near You EXPLORE COMMUNITIES Specialized Dementia Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) How do I know if my mom needs dementia care? When someone with dementia begins to have difficulty navigating through their day, is at risk of wandering away from their home or living center, or begins to feel left out or ostracized by their neighbors it is likely time to consider dementia specialty care. Our communities are designed to reduce confusing environmental stimuli. Our staff is able to help you evaluate your specific situation and aid you in making the right choice for her. For more details, feel free to contact the administrator of the assisted living home of your choice. How can I be sure my mother with dementia gets all the care she needs? My mother has always been the hostess—she loves entertaining family and friends, but since she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s she just gets frustrated. Can you help? Dad never did any of the housekeeping and now he gets pretty ornery when he realizes his stuff is moved. How do you approach this? When I was a little girl my grandma was so wonderful—now she thinks I’m my mom or my aunt. I just get so frustrated and sad. Would it be better if I didn’t come see her at all? I’m concerned my parents are not getting enough nutrition. Mom is easily distracted and doesn’t finish a meal and dad has become so picky I don’t know what he will eat from day to day. How can you ensure they eat enough to stay healthy? I have so many questions. Do you have additional information I can review? My mom doesn’t know what the emergency cord is—what happens if she pulls it? My dad has become very inactive, and is reluctant to interact with others. What do you have that will get him up and going again? Does Medicare cover the cost of the monthly fee? What about health care insurance? Is there any help available to pay for it? Is dementia care tax deductible? RESOURCES ABOUT US EMPLOYMENT 950 Taylor Avenue Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 846-4700 – TRS Dial 711 FIND A COMMUNITY ASK A QUESTION Copyright ® / 2020 Heritage Senior Communities / Evenbound