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Endless Memory Support
If your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, they will thrive with compassionate, understanding, and comprehensive support. We understand that older adults experiencing early signs of memory loss require specialized care.
At The Meadows at Lawrence, we strive to provide Memory Care that goes above and beyond.
At The Meadows at Lawrence our residents enjoy a Cottage style, homelike setting that fosters maximizing independence while maintaining the safety and security needed throughout their stay. Here, in our quiet and serene setting, residents enjoy a wide array of comfort-enhancing amenities. Each cottage includes a state-of-the-art kitchen, dining area, library, patio, fireplace, and spa area which create the home. This cottage style home allows individuals to maintain a daily routine and continue to engage in the life skills that foster a sense of wellbeing while receiving the care and support needed each day.
Our trained team of memory care specialists have the expertise to provide your loved one with a better quality of life. In our memory care cottage, they can benefit from specially designed memory care programs, support with activities of daily living in a safe, peaceful and homelike environment.
To see if memory care services are right for your loved one, we invite you to experience our community and all we have to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is memory care, and how does it differ from traditional assisted living or nursing homes?
Memory Care programs are secured environments designed to support maintaining a safe, homelike environment for persons living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. The programming is person centered to maximize independence and support a routine in keeping with a lifestyle, leisure pursuits and preferences.
How does the community handle residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia?
All residents are treated as individuals and their plans of care are developed specifically to meet their needs and goals. The team creates an environment of support by using validation techniques to reduce stress and to meet each person in their reality.
What types of activities and programs are offered to engage residents with memory issues?
Programming includes a “flow of the day” that supports a daily “rhythm” that fosters stability for the residents. Recreational programming includes life skills, reminiscence/cognitive stimulation, exercise, creative arts, music, wellness programs and much more….
The cottage style home at The Meadows offers a unique opportunity for residents to maintain their maximum level of independence with access to a full- service kitchen, spacious living areas, laundry room, spa and outdoor space all while in a supervised and secured environment.
How does the community ensure the safety and security of residents with memory impairments?
The cottage home is secured with a keypad that requires a code for entry and exit. Special considerations/accommodations are to ensure that potential hazardous items are not accessible to the residents.
What is the process for assessing a resident's needs and creating a personalized care plan?
Residents are assessed at admission, quarterly and/or with any significant change in status.
How often are family members updated on their loved one's well-being and care?
Care plan meetings are held on admission, every quarter or with a significant change in status. However, there are always open lines of communication between the staff and families, and we know that family caregivers are a vital part of our care team.
What steps are taken to create a familiar and comforting environment for residents with memory issues?
The Cottage home is designed to look and feel just like your own home, with an open floor plan, access to common living space, a full kitchen, laundry room and spa it creates a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Considerations are made to enhance wayfinding, create purposeful spaces, enhance sensory experiences, artwork and color are used to create calm.
Is transportation provided for medical appointments or other outings?
The community does not provide transportation for medical appointments but has medical professionals that come to the community for certain specialties.
The Community does have a bus for outings and social excursions.
