
Discovery Village Memory Care
Our suites provide secure and comfortable accommodations for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia issues. We focus on involving residents in social activities that they find enjoyable, stimulating and engaging, all in a warm and caring setting that helps foster friendships and encourages self-esteem. Rest assured that our care coordinators and other professionally-trained team members specialize in memory care and are available around the clock.
Memory Care Program: An Exploration of Discovery
Discover Independence, Confidence and Self-Esteem by:
- Celebrating each small success one at a time
- Encouraging active participation in all activities of daily living
- Focusing on strengths rather than limitations
- Promoting physical exercise, stimulating mental activity, and helping to maintain social and religious contacts
Discover Dining Delights by:
- Providing nutrient-dense gourmet meals to promote overall good health
- Encouraging active participation in dining with assistance provided as needed
- Serving meals in a calm and quiet environment at the same time each day, allowing residents to focus on eating
- Providing “Food on the Run” for residents who are no longer able to focus on mealtime or frequently wander
Discover Fun and Engaging Activities by:
- Providing purpose-driven activities in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
- Gearing activities to residents’ present abilities and time of day
- Providing activities that are noncompetitive, failure-free, and age appropriate
- Planning activities that match residents’ attention span
Discover Friendships and Belonging by:
- Providing active participation and support in personal care activities to maintain maximum sense of control and independence
- Promoting personal care activities because they define how a person is personally perceived by their peers, family and friends
- Encouraging work/productive activities to provide a sense of personal success and worth
- Providing play/leisure activity to promote friendships and pleasure
For more information on our Memory Care program and to experience “A Day in the Life” of one of our residents, please contact a Senior Lifestyle Counselor at your preferred community. It would be our pleasure to speak with you about your loved one's personal needs.