Pacifica Senior Living Blog

1. What is Memory Care?

Memory care is a Senior Livingcare option that offers specialized care for those living with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s Disease, memory loss or cognitive impairment. These are typically long-term care communities that feature secure environments, highly trained caregivers and a more advanced level of care.

Memory care focuses on helping individuals stay engaged, enjoy a better quality of life than they might at home, and enjoy a range of social activities and cognitive exercises which can strengthen memory and boost overall wellness.

Physical Effects of Human Touch

Our memories are intricately connected to our senses. Whether it is a smell that brings us back to a specific time or place, a song that reminds us of past experiences, or even colors that we associate strongly with certain feelings, our senses help us form and retain some of our most powerful memories.

Touch, too, can have a strong and deep reaction - especially when it comes to memories and assisting those in Memory Care.

Memory and our Senses

Memory is one of the most fascinating and complicated processes that occurs within the human brain. As the world population continues to age, more and more research has been done surrounding our memory, and the ways in which we can boost memories, recall them, or delay memory loss.

Our senses are intricately linked to our sense of memory. Most of us have experienced the sensation of having a smell instantly conjure up a memory, or trigger a recollection from our past. Similarly, music and sound has been found to run deep within our psyche, and can be used to trigger memories - even in those suffering from severe memory loss or types of dementia.

As we close out November and look towards the end of the year, we want to celebrate our communities and the amazing work they have done raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. 

Pacifica Senior Living partners with the Alzheimer’s Association every year, hosting fundraisers, charity events, and educational seminars and talks in order to raise awareness about dementia and memory loss conditions. 

The Memory Care Program at Pacifica Senior Living provides the highest level of care to loved ones in need of memory, dementia, or Alzheimer’s care. Whether in a Memory Care specific community or one that offers a range of care levels, each of our communities is focused on care and programs that are suited to individuals with memory loss or cognitive impairment. Memory Care at Pacifica Senior Living offers residents quality Alzheimer's Care and Memory Care services in a warm, loving community. We curate customized care plans to strike a balance between assistance and independence so we can offer our residents a dignified and compassionate retirement experience.

September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day, and Pacifica Senior Living communities are celebrating by running fundraisers and events to raise both funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s research.

Pacifica works closely with the Alzheimer’s Association in order to work towards a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and raise Alzheimer's awareness for a better understanding of memory loss conditions and other types of dementia.

Pacifica Senior Living is proud to announce we are the 5th Largest Memory Care provider in the country. In what has been a particularly tough year for senior Living, we are honored to be recognized, and proud of the continued amazing work our Memory Care communities put in each and every day to continue to bring our residents the highest level of care. 

A number of our Memory Care communities have been granted awards as leaders in the Memory Care industry, according to MemoryCare.com. These communities have been recognized as some of the Best Memory Care Facilities in their region, city or county. 

As the western population ages, the focus is shifting in media to include more storylines and characters that highlight varying degrees of memory loss. Dementia affects many individuals, and even more family members, friends, and loved ones who know someone dealing with memory loss.

Being able to see representations of dementia and relate to those going through this difficult experience can be very powerful for viewers. Ensuring these portrayals are accurate is deeply important to the understanding of these conditions and afflictions.

While we love visiting with our loved ones, family members, and friends, interacting with individuals with later-stage dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease can have its hurdles. When memories and speech skills are impaired, our loved one may have difficulty communicating with us in the same ways they used to. But there are still lots of ways you can make your time with your loved one meaningful, and ensure they have the best possible quality of life.