If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia and you are looking for an assisted living community that can take adequate care of them, you need to consider Rittenhouse Village At Northside’s SHINE memory care. Dementia is a common condition that affects many people in the United States. It is estimated that over 6 million Americans are currently living with dementia. Fortunately, our care community at Rittenhouse Village At Northside is equipped to handle your loved ones and ensure that their quality of life improves.
Understanding Dementia
Dementia is a medical condition that leads to the erosion of cognitive functions in a patient that they are unable to function normally and independently. These cognitive functions include memory, reasoning, and thinking. While dementia is not a normal part of aging, it gets progressively worse as the patients grow older. At its earliest stages, it does not affect the patient’s ability to function. However, it often becomes progressively worse until the patient cannot function without assistance. Dementia is not currently curable although there are many interventions that can be taken to help patients enjoy a higher quality of life.
Challenges of Managing Dementia at Home
As the condition becomes progressively worse, it may lead to symptoms such as confusion, trouble paying bills or handling money, inability to name familiar everyday objects, and so on. In some cases, affected victims may get lost in familiar neighborhoods, creating additional risks for the victim. This is why it is important for your loved ones to get the assistance that they need, to ensure that they are safe and that the condition does not impair their quality of life.
Understanding the SHINE Memory Care Program
SHINE Memory Care program is designed to help dementia patients improve their quality of life. At Rittenhouse Village At Northside you can depend on us to help your loved one cope with dementia. The SHINE Memory Care program features a science-based curriculum that helps improve comprehension, lifestyle quality as well as interpersonal engagement for the affected person. This program is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® and builds on the principle of deeper personalization.
Why Rittenhouse Village At Northside?
It is natural to want the best for your loved ones and Rittenhouse Village At Northside will ensure that your family member gets the best care possible. We offer a variety of options for the care of your loved ones, ensuring that they live a life of dignity and comfort. At our assisted living community, we handle all aspects of everyday life for your loved one including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and much more. This ensures that your loved one has enough time to relax and enjoy each day.
Our residents enjoy a variety of special features that we offer in our community. These include our rent lock feature where rent rates remain constant for the lifetime of your loved one at our community. You can also depend on our team of experts who are always on hand to help your loved ones. In that sense, you can have complete peace of mind that your loved one is in safe hands.
