Memory Care – What’s it all about?
Memory Care refers to addressing the loss of memory and confusion of residents (at Lakeside Manor they are residents - not patients) by the caregivers who are trained specifically in this type of care. The loss of memory is frustrating and can contribute to anxiety, mistrust, fear and anger. The trained caregiver is fully aware of what is happening: - repetitive questions of the same wording; - confusion about time and place orientation - "where am I?" - requests for something has just happened - to do it again - and again; - wanting to talk to folks from their past who are no longer around; and, - with little comprehension that they have a loss of memory. The best ways to address this are: - stop what you're doing and listen to the resident; -…