Senior Memory Care in Columbia, SC
Memory Care
Rose Gardens Memory Care
Rose Gardens is a secure special care neighborhood where every detail is tailored for older adults who are experiencing cognitive challenges. Our comfortable and specially-designed Rose Gardens Neighborhood supports those with "brain change" and memory decline such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Our staff are dementia trained in order to meet the unique needs of the residents.
Specialized Support for the Changing Mind
Rose Gardens Memory Care enjoys a low resident to companion ratio, allowing for considerate caregiving and genuine connection building. Our care team has specialized training in effectively communicating with and caring for those with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Our certified nursing assistants, with supervision from a registered nurse, interact in a comforting and professional manner that maintains residents' dignity.
Comfortable Residences and Thoughtful Design
Rose Gardens offers two floor plans of cozy private suites designed specifically for memory care needs. Our neighborhood is designed to enhance the ability, promote the safety and encourage the independence of the residents. The thoughtful layout promotes exploration while minimizing exit seeking behaviors. Residents enjoy multiple shared common rooms, an activity kitchen, a nail salon, a craft space and a designated dining room. Our residents frequently enjoy the greater campus amenities under staff supervision.
When is the Right Time for Memory Care?
Even though forgetfulness can be a normal part of the aging process, significant memory loss is not. Forgetting where they left their keys is normal. Forgetting they no longer drive is not.
Recognizing the Signs
- Forgetting key information, people or major life events
- Loss of decision-making abilities
- Impairment of reasoning and judgment
- Lack of ability to carry out familiar tasks
- Repeating and lack of recall of recent conversations
When to Seek Support
- Diminished communication or language
- Recent accidents or safety concerns
- Sundowning (confusion in am/pm)
- Wandering or exit seeking behavior
- Caregiver strain or burnout
Is it the right time to get help?
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