| Assisted Living Owatonna, Memory Care | | | | of self-worth. Typically, patients require: |
| Owatonna, Alzheimer's and Other Dementia | | | | * Caring, compassionate, well-trained staff. |
| | | | * Individual attention and care for personal needs. |
| Alzheimer's disease affects over 6 million people in | | | | * A structured routine and daily activities that are |
| the U.S. and more than 26 million people | | | | familiar to the individual. |
| worldwide. It is the sixth leading cause of death | | | | * Safe, secure, comfortable and familiar |
| overall in the U.S. And the number is expected to | | | | surroundings. |
| double rapidly and quadruple by 2050 as | | | | * Opportunities to engage in simple activities, such |
| 'baby-boomers' age. | | | | as preparing their own meals, going for a walk, or |
| In the early stages, the symptoms are loss of | | | | participating in creative arts. These can boost their |
| short-term memory of recent events and | | | | self-image and enhance their feeling of |
| activities. It then progresses to an inability to | | | | productivity and worth. |
| perform basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). | | | | * Simple outdoor activities, such as walking or light |
| In progressive stages, the symptoms worsen and | | | | exercise, gardening or bird watching. |
| manifest in the following ways: | | | | Qualities of a Good Assisted Living Facility with |
| * Long term memory loss | | | | Memory Care: |
| * Language breakdown | | | | * Cleanliness of the facility and Patient hygiene - |
| * Mood swings | | | | you can observe the grooming of the residents |
| Initially, the person can be looked after by close | | | | and note the facility grounds. |
| family or friends. However, as the disease | | | | * Well-Trained, 24-hour staffing - An experienced |
| progresses, professional aid and care is required. | | | | and compassionate staff is paramount. Inquire |
| Assisted Living facilities offer loved ones suffering | | | | about staff reviews as well as the type of |
| from Alzheimer's Disease necessary medical care | | | | continued training in which the staff is required to |
| in a safe, comfortable residential environment. In | | | | partake. |
| such facilities, expert staff can help mitigate the | | | | * Continuous monitoring of each resident. |
| severity of the disease with patience, | | | | * Environs - A 'homey' feel. A well designed use |
| understanding and compassion. A growing number | | | | of space and quality choice of decor should be |
| of Assisted Living facilities for Alzheimer's patients | | | | noticeable. Nothing melancholy or monotonous. |
| are available across the U.S., Minnesota and the | | | | * Activities - Activities of Daily Living and |
| Minneapolis-St.Paul metropolitan area. | | | | engagement in extracurricular activities should be |
| Memory Care programs that cater to the | | | | balanced with intermittent time for rest. |
| Alzheimer-affected patients are growing and | | | | * Meals - Nutritious, well balanced meals, |
| becoming a targeted choice for families. Memory | | | | supplemented by snacks; ideally individually |
| care programs have staff who are specially | | | | prepared. |
| trained in this expanding field which includes other | | | | Assisted Living | Memory Care, Owatonna, |
| forms of dementia as well. Assisted Living facilities | | | | Minnesota |
| with Memory Care units are specifically designed | | | | - Valleyview of Owatonna is committed to |
| to provide a comfortable and safe environment | | | | providing the highest level of service and care for |
| for residents with memory loss conditions. | | | | senior living in an atmosphere that promotes total |
| Essential Requirements of People with Alzheimer's | | | | well-being and personal fulfillment. We specialize in |
| and other Dementia Conditions | | | | independent living, assisted living and memory care |
| Progressive memory loss impacts a person's | | | | facilities. |
| sense of self-identity and diminishes their feelings | | | | |