Parkland Memory Care

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Questions about Parkland Memory Care

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Everyone on our staff completes mandatory monthly training. In addition, we hire folks with memory care experience and passion. However, we strive to keep learning and bettering our skills.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

We will staff enough Caregivers to meet the needs of our residents based off their individual service plans. In addition to caregivers, we will have activity personnel, department directors and 24-hour nurses scheduled.

What programs or activities does Parkland Memory Care offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Our full-time Life Enrichment Director and activity staff, as well as caregivers are focused on activity, stimulation, brain activity and fun! Before residents move in, we ask families to complete a questionnaire so that we can create activities based on our residents' likes and preferences - evoking positive memories from the past.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Our Director of Wellness and our nursing team are constantly assessing our residents for changes in condition or irregularities to their norm. Assessments are done every 3 months or sooner should the need arise due to a change in condition.

What techniques does Parkland Memory Care use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

This depends on the needs and preferences of each resident; what works for them. We can offer therapeutic diets, special utensils to aid in function, assistance with feeding, etc.

How does Parkland Memory Care keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Families are welcomed to call the community anytime and speak with a nurse. Our care team will communicate regularly when applicable or in the instance of an emergency or incident. Our support staff and Life Enrichment staff will communicate with family regarding fun, participation and emotional health.

Describe the neighborhood around Parkland Memory Care. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Parkland Memory Care is situated along Arizona Avenue close to Hamilton High School.

Is Parkland Memory Care affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We have relationships with hospitals or care facilities but we have no specific affiliation with any of them.

Services and Amenities of Parkland Memory Care

About Parkland Memory Care

Parkland Memory Care is a community created for individuals with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other memory impairments. Our beautiful facility is specially designed to create a comfortable and familiar environment for our residents to feel loved and right at home. Parkland offers a comfortable, supportive and enriching lifestyle with beautiful accommodations and amenities. We recognize that your loved one is unique and we have tailored personalized services to meet their needs.

From our Hospitality to our Health Services, no detail has been overlooked to ensure your family member’s physical, social and mental well being. At Parkland Memory Care our residents enjoy cozy rooms, lovely gardens with a secure walking path and delicious meals to provide a warm familiar experience that feels like home.

Parkland offers well-planned spaces designed specifically for the memory impaired. Common areas include places to participate as well as places to visit quietly with family.

At Parkland Memory Care, our goal is to provide the highest quality of life for each of our residents. Our Memory Care community is dedicated to our philosophy of social, psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being of every individual.

Life Engagement Program

Our Life Engagement activities are designed to meet the needs of each resident. These programs are developed around each person’s specific interest, abilities, past history, and routine. Engagements flow throughout each day to promote cognitive, sensory, creative, and physical skill.

In addition, the program supports life skills, enhancing each resident’s ability for self-care. Life Engagements promotes and encourages individual activities such as setting the table, folding laundry, and arranging flowers.

By creating a familiar environment, Parkland Memory Care encourages everyone to participate in the activities of our community; which may include visiting with children from a neighborhood school, creative arts, or reminiscing about a favorite vacation.

Memory Care Services and Amenities

• Personal Care Plans
• Custom Prepared Meals
• Nurse Staffed 24/7 Around the Clock
• Activity Rooms
• Private Family Visiting Areas
• Comfortable Living Spaces
• Cozy Seating Areas
• Therapy Kitchen
• Medication Management
• Housekeeping & Linen Service
• Bathing Assistance
• Outdoor Courtyards and Patios
• 24-Hour Care
• Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Services for our short term guests include

• Fully furnished apartment
• Designated care plan
• Medication management by licensed nurse
• Professional nurses and caregivers 24/7
• Vibrant activity options
• 24 hour assistance as needed
• Three delicious meals plus snacks
• Scheduled transportation
• Scheduled therapy services
• Coordination of medical services: home health, hospice, or physician coordination

For additional information, contact Parkland today to schedule your personal tour.