Memory care communities in Port Saint Lucie offer many programs to help their residents live full lives. These programs provide structure, stimulation, and social interaction while allowing residents to participate in what they enjoy most. The following are some of the most common programs found in memory care communities:
Sensations Dining
Sensations Dining is a unique dining program that focuses on sensory-friendly Dining. Sensory-friendly Dining means that people with memory loss and dementia can enjoy their meals in an environment where they can feel safe, comfortable, and at ease. This program aims to create an experience that makes residents feel like dining in their homes.
The menu features items that are healthy, flavorful, familiar, and easy to chew/swallow (this is especially important if someone has swallowing difficulties). There are also options for those who need tube feeding or cannot tolerate chewing due to dental issues or medical problems such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease (you can read more about how tube feeding works here).
Celebrations Activities & Events
Celebrations activities and events are a great way to help residents feel more connected to the community. In addition to feeling connected to their family, residents also get to celebrate with friends. These celebrations help build meaningful relationships between residents and staff members and pass the time in an enjoyable way.
Some examples of celebrations include holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions such as getting married or graduating from high school or college.
Expressions Concierge
Expressions Concierge is a service that offers concierge services to residents, including planning activities and events, helping residents make reservations, and booking travel plans and entertainment events.
The concierge can be reached by calling the community or messaging them through their website and will send a team member to meet with you if needed.
Dimensions Health & Fitness
Whether young or old, physical health and fitness are essential to everyone. However, for the elderly with dementia, exercise has the potential to improve mood and sleep quality, mental function (including memory), and cognition.
To boost cognitive functioning in your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia:
- Exercise regularly. The Centers for Disease Control recommends 30 minutes of moderate cardio activity five days a week for adults over 65; it’s even more important if your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or another condition that affects brain function.
- Encourage socialization during exercise sessions whenever possible—it can help prevent depression and isolation while improving cardiovascular health as well as muscle tone and strength!
Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance
A clean, sanitary environment is important in any community, but it’s especially vital when you’re caring for individuals with memory loss. Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance offers a variety of services that help to keep the community clean and safe for both residents and staff. Some of these services include:
- Cleaning bathrooms on a daily basis
- Cleaning communal areas (hallways, lounges) on a weekly basis
- Dusting surfaces throughout the building regularly
By providing this kind of service, Impressions Housekeeping & Maintenance helps to ensure that your loved ones can live in a clean and healthy environment that promotes their emotional well-being and safety.
Connections Transportation
Connections Transportation is a program that provides Transportation to appointments and activities. Your loved one may be able to use Connections Transportation for medical appointments, shopping, visiting family and friends, going to the movies, or just about anything else you can think of.
