Memory Care

Is It Time For Memory Care? Memory Care at Riverway of South Jordan

Choosing when to move a loved one into memory care can be a tough decision. It’s a bit of a trade-off, giving up some independence, but assisted living or memory care can offer a safer, more supportive space that can really boost their quality of life. Here are some signs that it might be time: worries about their safety at home, trouble moving around, not eating well enough, forgetting things more often, or having a hard time taking their medicine. By taking action early, you can help your loved one stay dignified, enjoy company, and get the care they need to live more independently and comfortably.

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We provide the following memory care services

Three Meals Daily

Our community has a fully equipped kitchen and staff to provide high quality nutritious meals three times every day.

24 hour care
Life enhancing activities
Regular wellness checks by RN
Scheduled transportation
Housekeeping and linen service
Cable television
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming

Caregivers are carefully selected and trained to provide attentive and compassionate service, ensuring residents’ bathing, dressing, and grooming needs are consistently met with professionalism.

Medication administration
Laundry service
Escort to meals and activities
Assistance with ambulation and transfers
Incontinence care
Special diets
Eating assistance

In My Shoes

The "In My Shoes" program is a comprehensive memory care initiative developed by SAL Management Group to enhance the quality of life for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Inspired by Dr. Bill Thomas's approach to combating the "Three Plagues" of boredom, loneliness, and helplessness in elder care, this program focuses on reintroducing vitality and purpose into residents' daily experiences. Key components of the "In My Shoes" program include:

  • Super Caregivers: Professionally trained and compassionate staff who have completed the Alzheimer's Association EssentiALZ certification, equipping them with specialized skills to support residents with memory care needs.
  • Personalized Resident Assessment: An in-depth evaluation of each resident's history, interests, and routines to create customized activity plans that promote independence and a sense of purpose.
  • Pet Therapy: Regular visits from various animals, such as cats, dogs, and birds, to provide comfort and companionship, enhancing residents' emotional well-being.
  • Sensory Stations: Accessible 24/7, these stations offer engaging activities like cleaning, laundry, reading, childcare simulations, office tasks, and arts and crafts, designed to evoke positive memories and provide meaningful engagement.
  • Music Therapy: Availability of music players and headphones, allowing residents to enjoy their favorite tunes, which can stimulate cognitive function and uplift moods.
  • Dynamic Activity Calendar: A diverse schedule of daily activities tailored to residents' physical, intellectual, social, vocational, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs, encouraging active participation and community involvement.

By addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with memory impairments, the "In My Shoes" program fosters a nurturing environment where residents can find joy, meaning, and connection in their daily lives.

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