What is Alzheimer’s Assisted Living and what does it offer?

Alzheimer’s assisted living is a type of housing for elderly residents who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The staff undergoes special training in order to specifically work with Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients.

Alzheimer’s assisted living facilities offer:

• A safe and stable environment for your loved one
• A secured facility to ensure your loved one does not leave the establishment
• A specialized staff that can deal with difficult situations and behaviors, such as wandering
• Activities for each person living in the facility, structured to reflect their daily routines that they established during their life
• Indoor and outdoor activities
• Medical and personal care
• Regimented dining schedules
• Music and Craft Therapy 

Why choose Alzheimer’s Assisted Living?

One of the most important benefits of Alzheimer’s assisted living is knowing your loved one is in good hands and their quality of their life isn’t reduced due to their condition. This may be an even bigger concern if your loved one suffers from memory loss. Naturally, you want to find a San Diego memory care facility that has the knowledge and compassion to work with people who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

At a specialized Alzheimer’s assisted living facility that has years of experience with memory loss patients, you can be assured that your loved one will be attended to by trained professionals who understand the needs of an Alzheimer’s disease patient.

Finding the right San Diego Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility

If you decide that an Alzheimer’s assisted living is the right choice for your loved one, start by making a list of the facilities that you want to visit. These resources might help you find some:

• The Choose Well San Diego website has a list of facilities in San Diego County that you can sort with a lot of different ways, like license, city, zip code and capacity.

• Conduct a search on Google using keywords like “dementia care facilities San Diego.”

• You can also find information by consulting friends and neighbors.
• Keep in mind; all these facilities are licensed and regulated by each state.

Make sure all Alzheimer’s assisted living facilities in San Diego on your list are licensed.

Finding out more about the facilities

After you decide on a few Alzheimer’s assisted living facilities you are comfortable with, call them and ask a few general questions about their facilities. Ask about the programs they offer for their seniors, how willing they are to accommodate dietary restrictions, what are the residents’ most popular activities and other questions that will help you get a better feel for the environment.

If you are still interested in the facility after the call, ask for some information to be mailed to you, such as brochures, a price list, map and the rights and rules of the residents. Don’t forget to ask about any documents that will need to be signed upon admittance and of course, the contract. You need to review them on your own time before you sign anything.

After you receive all the materials, review them carefully and write down your questions or concerns. Strike out the places that don’t meet your criteria.

If your loved one can choose for herself or himself, make sure to include them in the process.

Visiting a San Diego Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility

Now, you have a list of the places you want to visit, so book appointments for tours. Make sure to take your loved one with you so they can take part in the decision process.

Have your questions and the material that was sent to you in hand and make sure to get as much information as you can from the tour.

Your first visit is important

When you get there, a guide will show you around the facility, explaining the programs the offer and how your loved one will benefit from their stay there. Keep in mind that the person talking to you is an employee and their job is to turn you into a customer.

Ask to meet other members of the staff and a few residents as well. When you talk to them, pay attention to their body language, if they are happy and comfortable working or living there. Find out how long the staff members have been working in this facility. Long-term employees are unlikely to be unhappy or bad at their jobs. Ask the residents how they feel about the place, what they do for entertainment and if they like the staff.

Apart from asking questions, pay attention to how people behave when they think you are not looking. If someone told you that they are happy in this facility but when you turned around their facial expression said otherwise, you should reconsider.

Also, check if the facility is clean and tidy. Are there any weird smells? Is the building well maintained? Are the staff’s uniforms clean? What about the residents? They should be clean, without emitting any bad odors and, most importantly, look (and be) well cared for.

Make sure to pay them one more unannounced visit after a few days. You may find out important information by making that second visit.

How you feel is important too

Asking questions and noticing behaviors is crucial in deciding on a facility, but it’s very important to bring your own feelings into this decision.

Be aware of how you feel when you are on the facility’s premises; do you feel comfortable, is this really a safe place for your loved one? Trust your gut–it’s usually right.

Aarp.org has a very helpful checklist you might want to print out and take with you.

Deciding on a facility and signing the contract

After visiting the facilities, reviewing all the information you received and having your questions answered, choosing your favorite memory care facility in San Diego is the most important step. The contract you will sign is the legal document that states what kind of care will be provided to your loved one, regardless of what was promised verbally or mentioned in the brochures. Make sure everything you want is written down; the more details, the better. Compare the information you received before with what is in the contract and pay close attention to fees, services provided and discharge policies.

Tips

• Make sure you understand what the contract says. Ask questions and get answers before signing anything.
• Ask about anything not included and make the changes you want.
• Don’t sign the contract until you see everything you want in it.
• Take the contract with you and review it with other family members and make sure to consult a lawyer.

The cost of a San Diego Alzheimer’s Assisted  Living Facility

Paying for a high-quality Alzheimer’s assisted living center can be quite costly. Before you decide on searching for a facility for your loved one, make sure that you (or them) can afford it long-term. Expect that you might need to pay for extra services as needed and don’t forget that the price might go up due to the increase of the standard cost-of-living.

At Lakeside Manor, our San Diego Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility offers a caring, nurturing environment for our residents. Take a look at our testimonials and contact us for more information and a chance to see for yourself! Our staff will be happy to answer any questions or needs you might have.

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Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s dementia, and as the baby boomer generation advances in age, it’s estimated that this number will likely triple within 30 years – to over 15 million. Assisted living facilities are becoming big business.

On the upside, there are more to choose from than ever. Many are staffed by skilled professionals who are devoted to providing the best in Alzheimer’s dementia care. On the downside, while great facilities are easier to find than ever, so are ones that would best be avoided.

It’s been well documented that Alzheimer’s dementia patients benefit from social interaction, cognitive stimulation and an environment that provides distractions from the physical pain, isolation and depression that accompanies this degenerative illness. A great facility isn’t a magic pill. With Alzheimer’s dementia there’s no such thing. But the overall physical and mental wellbeing of an Alzheimer’s dementia patient can be maintained better and for longer in a facility that’s well-appointed and staffed with people who are passionate about Alzheimer’s dementia care. We hope to provide some guidance in helping you find one. Before we get to the ‘who and what to ask’, let’s discuss some preliminaries.

First, do homework

Start with people you trust who’ve had experiences with Alzheimer’s dementia care facilities. Talk to a doctor. Talk to friends and family. Ask around in your local community.

Go to the internet. Look up the recommended facilities. If you have no recommendations, start from scratch. Research on reputable sites, including ones like Area Agency on Aging, Eldercare.gov, Senior Advisor and Alz.org. Check out local sites, too, including your Long Term Care Ombudsman, state health department and chamber of commerce or business licensing agency. The internet will provide loads of information. Don’t just read facility-provided information. Read it all – the good, the bad and the ugly. Read reader comments, ratings and reviews. Ask questions.

You can narrow down the field a lot before you even pick up a phone.

Second, pick up a phone

Before scheduling a visit, request a packet of materials. When you receive your packet(s) take the time to read them thoroughly. They should include marketing brochures along with detailed information such as floor plans, menus, activity schedules and descriptions, lists of available services, room and facility photos, patient assessment procedures, pricing schedules and copies of the facility’s contract. Studying a facility’s marketing packet before visiting will give you the opportunity to prepare (and write down) the most informed questions.

Visit the facilities that sound promising

This is your chance to do all-important spy-work. Plan several visits. A first round tour can be done alone or with another family member. This is your opportunity for a quick once-over and will help you to decide which facilities you’d like to visit again.

At least one visit should include the loved one who will potentially be living there. They should be given an opportunity to sit in on an activity and to have a meal. While not every meal is going to be perfection, it’s important to get a taste for the overall quality and quantity of food, and the service provided. Let your loved one ask questions. They should be as involved as possible in the decision process. It’s also a great way to observe how the staff interacts with them.

You should also make at least one unannounced visit to the facilities you’re zeroing in on. If you’re gearing up to a facility choice, find out if your loved one can do a trial week in residence, or at least a consecutive week of day care. Get whatever feedback you can from your loved one. The best feedback, if they can’t verbalize it, will be their behavior and appearance. Do they look lethargic, bored and depressed, or relaxed and ‘good tired’ as if they’ve been busy and social? Does the staff seem to like them? Before committing, visit the facility in the evening. It can look very different than during the day. Some differences are fine, but there should be adequate staffing at night. Listen and look for any signs of residents being underserved or uncomfortable.

Who (and what) to ask

Write down questions in advance. Take notes. If questions arise between visits, make follow up phone calls and see how they’re handled.

Ask your senses

While it’s true that beauty is only skin deep, this will potentially be your loved one’s home. Investigating an assisted living facility is like opening a present. It should start out lovely and get better the more you unpack it. Is the facility clean? Does it look and smell good? Is it organized, neat and homey? What do the activity rooms and common spaces look like? Is there outdoor space? Is it safe and accessible? Does the facility appear easy to navigate? Are residents’ doors and rooms personalized and distinguishable from each other?

Ask the staff

Observe staff members. Watch how they interact with patients. Do they seem genuine and engaged? Or do they seem patronizing, grouchy or unapproachable? Pull a few aside (privately, and not at the same time). Don’t be shy about asking questions. Be a polite, personable detective. Find out:

• How long they’ve worked at the facility.
• Are they happy working there?
• What their favorite activities or part of the day are.
• What suggestions they’d offer to improve an activity or aspect of the facility.
• What special training, skills or interests do they bring to their work?

Don’t just listen to answers. Watch body language. Are they taken aback by questions? Do they seem as though they’re not saying something important? Are they enthusiastic and comfortable? Do you feel comfortable with them?

Ask patients and families

Look for opportunities to meet residents. Be respectful and don’t interrogate them. Say hello. Evaluate their appearance. Do they seem out of it, lethargic and depressed? Or do they look well and relaxed? Are staff members paying attention to them? If you can speak privately with residents’ visitors, this is a wonderful opportunity to ask about their (and their loved one’s) experience with a facility.

Ask management

Sitting down with a manager or director is where your list of questions must be addressed, clearly and formally. You’ll want to ask about:

Staff

• What are the staff hiring requirements? Education/training requirements? Background checks?
• What ongoing training and professional development is provided for and/or required of staff?
• What is the staff turnover rate? What is the staff-to-resident ratio for staff that interacts with residents?
• How much is service/janitorial staff on hand?
• How often are staff members reviewed and evaluated? How are they evaluated?
• How much staff is on during the day? At night?
• How many professionals (nurses, therapists, psychologists, social workers) are on staff? What are their schedules?

Medical and Meds

• Is there a 24/7 nurse on staff? Any additional medical personnel? Are there visiting doctors that patients can see in residence?
• Is there a doctor on call for emergencies? How far is the nearest 24-hour emergency room or clinic?
• How is medication dispensed and monitored?
• For patients who require off-premises treatments like dialysis or chemo, is transportation provided?
• What percentage of residents have been put on sedation meds or anti-depressants since arriving at the facility and why?
• Is the facility handicapped accessible? Including bathing facilities?
• Can this facility accommodate your loved one’s specific non-dementia medical needs or disabilities on a daily basis?

Meals and Snacks

• Ask to see the month’s menu.
• How are meal times scheduled and organized? What if a meal is missed and a resident is hungry?
• Is a resident charged for meals they don’t attend?
• Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements like: veggie/vegan, organic, kosher, diabetic, non-allergic, Lactaid or gluten free?
• Are there options for residents who don’t like a particular meal?
• Are treats available between meals? Beverages/fruits/snacks? Can residents help themselves or is there a service bar or café?
• Can able-bodied residents prepare and store snacks and meals in their rooms? If so, what safety measures are in place?
• What’s nearby in terms of food delivery?

Therapies and Activities

A good dementia care facility will offer an ongoing roster of therapies and activities. It can be difficult for any individual facility to provide it all, but a solid assortment of options should be available, including structured and unstructured. Activities should promote opportunities for interaction and cognitive engagement as well as physical activity. Start by asking yourself – what does my loved one like to do? What interests, skills and passions have they had throughout their lives?

Many care facilities are implementing formal programs, run by professionals, in various therapies: art, music, dance, gardening and pet therapy are some of them. Other interesting programs include things like photography, woodworking, needlepoint, sculpting, scrapbooking and so on. Find out what non-structured activities and social outlets are available:

• Is there a central place for tea or coffee? Is there a library with a leveled range of books? Are there puzzle or pool tables around, or ongoing drop-in craft projects or card games? Is there a safe, accessible porch, yard or garden? Are there walking paths? Are there chair yoga or other fitness classes? Are there religious services or transportation to and from? Are there field trips? Are holidays celebrated? Are there movie nights, lectures or performances? Do volunteers come in from the community?
• Find out how many (and what type of) activities are available daily, weekly and monthly. It should be a busy schedule. Ask if you may sit in on some classes or activities. Activities can’t just ‘be there’. They should be well thought out and implemented. Look at the rooms in which activities take place. Are they cheery and inclusive? Do residents and staff look interested?

Personal Services

Ask which, if any, are included and which cost extra. Ask if any aren’t available at all:

• Assistance for daily hygiene and dressing tasks.
• Housekeeping, laundry.
• Salon and/or spa.
• Internet access; phone; cable.
• Room meal delivery.
• Private talk therapy.
• Private physical and/or occupational therapy.

Patient Evaluations – Ask:

• How are incoming residents evaluated? How often (and how) are they re-evaluated? Are individual care plans organized and provided for them?
• If applicable, how are roommates selected and how often are roommate situations re-evaluated? What is the process for changing rooms if the situation isn’t working out?
• How does the facility accommodate for a patient’s changing needs? Can they transition in place throughout the stages of dementia? If not, how are discharges and moves handled? Do they have recommendations for ‘next level’ care facilities?
• How easy is it for families and loved ones to communicate and receive communication from key staff members and those involved with care?

General Safety/Security

• How are inter-patient or patient-staff aggression issues handled?
• How are dementia (and non-dementia) behavioral issues handled?
• What safety measures are in place in terms of wandering?
• How much security is on staff (day and night)?

Ask about licensing

Not all states require assisted living care facilities to be licensed. Where they’re not, find out about individual staff licensing, training and qualifications. There may be no ‘standards’ in your locale, so make sure the facility is up to your standards. A good facility will also have standards of their own, regardless of state or local requirements. Don’t be shy about asking for paperwork. Do be wary if they’re hemming and hawing about showing it to you.

In addition to the facility itself, there are government and consumer bureaus that keep records on things like lawsuits, complaints and safety, abuse and negligence issues. There are also records of years in business at current and former locations. Do this research patiently but doggedly.

Ask about the contract

This is more than just an agreement to pay rent. It’s an itemized description of all things a residence is providing in exchange for rent. It should be clear and all-inclusive, outlining the facility’s responsibilities and yours. It may be an intimidating amount of detail, but study it thoroughly. This is your (and your loved one’s) legal protection.

Don’t sign a contract until you’re certain you’ve found the facility of your choice. Don’t sign it while you’re visiting a facility, no matter how great it seems. Don’t ever sign away your right to sue if necessary (some contracts include this type of waiver).

Before you do sign, take the contract home. Read it. Have a loved one read it. Have an attorney read and discuss it with you. Attorneys cost money, but being stuck in a sub-standard facility without legal recourse costs more money – and your loved one’s well-being. There are attorneys who specialize in elder care contracts.

Is this a for-profit or not-for-profit facility?

Don’t automatically distrust a for-profit, but do be aware that they’re in business to make investors’ money. If they’re making money by providing excellence and you’re satisfied with their facility and program, that’s fine. But get it in writing. You don’t want to be surprised by changes in service or steep cost increases to benefit investors over your loved one.

Finding the best Alzheimer’s dementia assisted living facility in San Diego (or anywhere) is easier said than done. Consider beginning the research process while dementia is in its earliest stages as there may be waiting lists for the facilities you like.

Looking for a San Diego Advanced Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility?

There are many great assisted living facilities in San Diego for advanced Alzheimer’s dementia care. At Lakeside Manor, we take pride in the fact that we are one of them. We’ll be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you have about what we do. Please feel free to contact us anytime.

For additional resources and financing ideas, we’ve provided some great links in this article. In addition, we’d appreciate any thoughts you’d like to add in the comment section below. Our mission is to help those who read this find success.

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It can be a challenge to find the right facility, but once you do, it can result in noticeable improvements in the physical and mental wellness of a dementia patient. They are likely to thrive and keep as healthy, functional, interactive and relaxed as possible, while also easing some of the load for those of us who love them.

The Benefits of Assisted Living for Memory Care

Assisted living memory care facilities are designed to maximize residents’ independence while prioritizing safety. There are several stages of Alzheimer’s dementia (seven, actually), progressing from mild, intermittent symptoms to constant and severe ones. An Alzheimer’s care facility is set up to accommodate all stages of Alzheimer’s dementia. The facility itself will be handicapped accessible, from common spaces to bathrooms (including showers), to seating arrangements, beds and so on. They’ll be designed specifically to allow for easy navigation, and many will also provide a safe way for residents to access the outdoors. 

Though moving into a residence can be a challenging transition for your loved one, once they’re settled in, they’re in a place where they can move about safely and quite independently in the course of their day to day activities – with assistance provided when needed. This less constrained, more self-sufficient lifestyle can help dementia patients stay cognitively engaged with their environment, and those around them. 

Activities and Therapies for All Patients 

Memory care facilities provide leveled therapies and activities to address patients’ individual needs and interests, at all levels of dementia.

At a memory care center, your loved one (whatever stage they’re at) can benefit from ongoing socialization and as much engagement as they can partake in. Most memory care facilities will have certain therapies that they specialize in – art and music, for example. They’ll employ professionals who specialize in these areas and the activities will be structured to cater to different levels of ability. Participants will be challenged, yet enabled to achieve success. 

Most of us are laymen when it comes to the science of dementia. Our best-intentioned attempts at therapy may go very well at times, but they may also create situations that are frustrating, or not challenging enough. This, of course, is hard not to take personally when we love each other, and it can lead to tension, physical and mental strain, and total exhaustion.

Speaking of Total Exhaustion . . .

When you’re the sole care giver (or one of a few) for a person with dementia, you must fulfill all provider roles as a one-woman (or a one-man) show. You’ll constantly be juggling hats from chef and nutritionist to behavioral therapist to activity planner to doctor appointment scheduler to chauffeur to housekeeper (and then some). You’re also responsible for daily hygiene and toileting needs, hiring and managing outside assistance – and, there’s a pretty good chance you’re also working full time. This is a huge load for any one (or a few) loved ones to handle well. Daily decisions and time constraints can cause friction and arguments among family members. 

On top of the stress among you, agitation and anger cues will be picked up on by your loved one. This can be confusing and upsetting, and detrimental to their dementia treatment. It also leaves very little time, if any, where you can be the thing you want to be most to them – a loving, caring friend.

Quality Time for Both of You 

At an assisted living facility, the above responsibilities become a team effort, delegated across a staff who have training and expertise in various realms of Alzheimer’s care. You’ll still be involved. Care and treatment decisions will be communicated with you and your input will be required and valued. But the hands-on tasks and constant frenzy of running around while trying to understand this debilitating illness, will be taken off your shoulders. 

When you visit and spend time with your loved one, it can be quality time – a little less stressful and a lot more enjoyable for everyone. This, too, is part of dementia treatment. Studies have shown that dementia patients’ brains (and brains without dementia too) remain healthier when they’re releasing more ‘feel good’ chemicals. So it seems that all who are living with, and loving someone with, Alzheimer’s dementia, can be helped by just ‘feeling’ better.

Trusting the Professionals 

One of the hardest things about having a loved one with dementia is that we’re so close to them and so used to ‘who they were’ that we’re always adjusting to their ever-changing disabilities and personalities. Our emotional distress can make it hard to remain objective when it comes to managing their care.

At an assisted living facility, caring for dementia patients is the staff’s full-time profession. They’re interacting with dementia and its sufferers at all levels and every day. They’re used to its peaks and valleys and tend not to take behavioral and functional changes personally. A well trained, dedicated memory care facility staff has ‘seen it all’. They can remain objective and have a better ability to see the forest for the trees. They’ll be more able to recognize and address changes in a patient’s needs or status, without allowing their emotions to take the decision-making reigns. They can tailor activities and routines to meet the needs of each individual patient. It’s what they do.

At Lakeside Manor, our priority is to provide a safe, friendly, comfortable home for people with Alzheimer’s dementia. Our caring, professional staff offers years of combined experience and a genuine devotion to meeting the needs of our residents and those who love them. We hope you’ll reach out to us with any questions you may have.

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One of the most difficult decisions an adult child ever has to make is having to place their parent with Alzheimer’s in someone else’s care. A San Diego Alzheimer’s assisted living facility can help to make that decision an easier one. The focus on caring for Alzheimer’s patients ensures your parent will get the right type and level of care for their needs.

Sometimes a spouse may be faced with making a similar decision. Couples who grow old together feel obligated to take care of one another no matter what happens. The problem is that Alzheimer’s typically occurs in seniors. A spouse with diminished physical and mental abilities is unable to provide the quality of care their loved one needs.

The first issue to deal with when it’s time to place a loved one into an assisted living facility is overcoming the guilt. It is normal to feel guilty about passing the care of a loved one onto someone else, but it is almost always the best decision for the patient.

Few people have the time or physical strength needed to provide the kind of care that an advanced Alzheimer’s patient needs. In fact, more than one-third of the people who provide care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s have experienced a decline in health due to their responsibilities.

Once your loved one’s condition has progressed to the point that they can’t take care of themselves and you are unable to do so effectively, putting them into a San Diego Alzheimer’s Assisted living home is the best choice you can make for them. From there you will need to began the process of choosing the correct facility. Do your research and make sure you come prepared to conduct due diligence and ask the right questions during your visits.  

What Alzheimer’s Is and Isn’t

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that worsens over time. It is not simply a normal part of aging and, despite advances in treatment, the disease is not curable. There are currently over five million people with the disease and the number is growing. Experts predict that the number of cases could more than triple by the year 2050. This means that a growing number of people will have to make the decision about how they will provide care to their loved ones.

A cruel fact of life is that by the time our parents are older and have special needs, we have other responsibilities that limit what we can do for them. The symptoms of the disease are often mild in the beginning and progress slowly over time. You may start to notice your loved one forgetting things that they never would have before, such as a birthday or an appointment. During this initial phase, they are usually able to care for themselves even if they live alone. Family members who live outside the home probably won’t recognize the symptoms in the early phases.

Memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients progresses backward. The first memories to go are those that are the most recent. The person may not recognize their spouse or their own children during later stages. It is usually between these two extremes that family members begin to notice the changes in behavior. The need to place them in Alzheimer’s assisted living often becomes apparent once their condition makes it dangerous for them to be unsupervised.

Why a Nursing Home or Senior Assisted Living Isn’t the Same

Nursing homes are designed to provide care for people of all ages who are no longer able to care for themselves. Many of the seniors in a nursing home are either bedridden or have limited mobility. Those in traditional assisted living facilities may still be able to do some things for themselves but need a little help with others.

Alzheimer’s assisted living focuses on providing patients with the disease with the type of care that will improve their quality of life. Activities like Reminiscence Therapy are valuable tools for restoring a sense of self and identity. Music and craft therapies can help to evoke buried memories, encourage self-expression, and aid in dexterity.

All Alzheimer’s patients are not the same and they don’t respond to the same routines or treatments. Some patients may have difficulty speaking or stop talking altogether. Vision problems may cause problems with reading or telling colors apart. Some patients begin to lose things and there may be changes in their moods and personality. Some become introverted and stop socializing with other people while others begin to act out and become more aggressive. By choosing a facility that focuses on the needs of Alzheimer’s patients, you can rest assured that these individual symptoms and changes will be considered.

Some Alzheimer’s patients begin to wander off and must be monitored to keep them on the grounds and safe. One of the most important features to look for in a facility for your loved one is their ability to provide a safe and secure environment where there is no danger that they will wander off.

Caring for Alzheimer’s patients goes beyond providing for their basic needs. The best care includes different types of activities that are structured to the patient’s established lifestyle and their individual needs. Every Alzheimer’s patient has the right to the best care to preserve their identity and keep their memories for as long as possible. You have the right to have peace of mind that your loved one is in a safe and secure environment, getting the best possible care.

If you are wrestling with the decision to place your loved one into Alzheimer’s assisted living, ask yourself the following question: Am I able to devote the time and skill needed to give my loved one the same level of care that an Alzheimer’s focused assisted living facility will provide? If the answer is no, now is the time to start researching your options.

Contact Lakeside Manor today and schedule a live tour of our assisted living facility for Alzheimer’s patients. Be sure to bring a list of questions you need to be answered to ensure we are the best choice for your loved one’s care. We are confident that we have all the answers to put your mind at ease and to help make your decision one that you can feel good about.

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