We understand living with memory impairment is difficult. PSL is dedicated to providing person-centered support in an environment that makes your loved one feel at home.
Our team members who work in memory care neighborhoods are following a calling to care. Our support includes a daily focus not just on the clinical needs of the individual but meeting the needs of the whole person— spiritual, physical, intellectual, vocational, social, and emotional. We do this by helping each individual find meaning and purpose in their day with engagement in meaningful activity. This may be on a one-to-one basis, independently, or in a small group program. Compassionate Touch, aromatherapy, music engagement, craft projects, volunteer opportunities, exercise and movement, spiritual health and pet visits are just some of the ways we use to find daily purpose.
PSL focuses on a “Your Journey Forward” approach that seeks to enable people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory impairment to capitalize on their strengths, enhance existing abilities, and experience moments of joy, comfort, and security in each day’s journey.
This begins by gaining an understanding of the person. Their history, areas of interest, what brings a smile or makes them upset are all important as we work together to uncover those things that will give moments of meaning, purpose, and feelings of security.
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We know that moving is difficult, memory loss is not always fair, and that you have had hard choices to make to get to this transition. See below for some of the most frequently asked questions to get you started on your journey forward.
Individuals with memory loss (also known as dementia) often benefit from being in a smaller neighborhood with individuals who have similar needs. These neighborhoods typically have fewer residents, quieter environments, small group and focused individual programming opportunities and team members who are trained specifically to support the needs of someone with memory loss.
At PSL, team members receive Your Journey Forward training. This includes intensive training on the types of diseases that result in memory loss, how to best provide support and care for someone with memory loss, and how to ensure that an individual is seen as a whole person with their strengths enhanced and engaged to help them live a great day. Validation therapy, reminiscence, person-centered care and a focus on strengths and purpose are key to a successful day.
Many of our communities allow a small pet to live with the resident in their apartment or private room. Families can contract for pet care with the community if the individual cannot care for the pet themselves. Many of our communities have dogs, cats, fish or birds in residence and we would welcome your loved one to help us care for the pets. All of our communities have pet therapy visits and would also welcome you to bring your own pet in for a visit too.
The “Your Journey Forward” approach that PSL has created seeks to enable people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory impairment to capitalize on their strengths, enhance existing abilities, and experience moments of joy, comfort, and security in each day’s journey.
While the cost can vary depending on the community you choose, memory care accommodations at a PSL community start around $400/day
Wondering if you are considering the right living option? We can help! If one or more of the examples below matches your situation, memory care may be the right choice.