Alzheimer's Care Communities in Alabama
Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can become overwhelming for family, friends and loved ones. An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's, a progressive disorder that is the leading type of dementia. People who have Alzheimer's experience a variety of crippling symptoms including confusion, mood swings and memory loss. People with Alzheimer's often require care and supervision that can only be provided at supervised residential facilities.
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Simple tasks such as eating, dressing and bathing can become monumental challenges for both patient and caregiver. As the disease worsens, patients may feel lost in their own homes, or they might forget the faces of spouses, family and friends. The physical and emotional strain of coping with the disease is immeasurable.
Depending on the degree of the patient's symptoms, housing options can include assisted living centers, nursing homes or Alzheimer's special care units. Assisted living centers are ideal for patients with mild symptoms; residents live independently while having access to meals, activities and health care services. Nursing homes provide closer supervision and more regimented care for individuals with more serious symptoms. Alzheimer's special care units, or SCUs, provide the most intensive care and monitoring of Alzheimer's patients. In these facilities, residents are grouped together on a floor or a unit within a larger residential center.
Housing options for people with Alzheimer's or dementia often include secure outdoor walkways where individuals can wander without getting lost -- a common occurrence among people with dementia. Some housing centers are built with circular layouts so residents can walk without hitting dead ends. Individuals in these facilities take part in group activities and receive care from medical staff trained in helping patients with dementia. Most importantly, residents of certified medical facilities are never completely alone. Even in an assisted living center, residents live among qualified staff members who can quickly respond to emergency situations.
The best residential facility for someone with Alzheimer's will hinge on the severity of his or her symptoms. There are many types of assisted living and nursing facilities. Check out information on several communities before making a decision.
Brookdale Place at University Park
Brookdale Place at University Park provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer. And, our residents can rest assured that as their needs change we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages our residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Independent Living.
Galleria Woods
Galleria Woods provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Respite/Short Term, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, CCRC, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing.
Country Cottage - Hoover, AL
When you drive into the quiet cul-de-sac of our neighborhood, and see our three, small cottages you can begin to understand that Country Cottages appreciates the little things in life, especially as you and your family face the new challenge of living longer.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living.
Atria Regency
At Atria Regency, you'll experience southern living with grace and charm, and enjoy an active lifestyle with all the comforts of home. Exciting activities contribute to the social atmosphere at Atria Regency. Chat with old friends or meet new ones in this home-style community.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Independent Living.
Country Cottage - Montgomery
Because home is so important to all of us, each Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but each offers distinctly different programs tailored to perfectly suit the unique needs of each resident.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living.
Elmcroft of Halcyon
Elmcroft of Halcyon is located just off Taylor Road, around the corner from the East Chase Shopping Center. With historic downtown a few short miles away, residents can view some of the nation's most significant historic landmarks. Full of history and rich tradition, Montgomery offers a taste of culture for everyone.
Lifestyle Options: Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Respite/Short Term.