As we age, we need havens not only for physical safety but also for cognitive support, emotional well-being and day-to-day personal care. Fortunately, Ovation Sienna Hills in beautiful St. George provides one of the most nurturing and supportive environments for seniors living with a cognitive disability.
The retirement community’s Memory Care unit enhances residents’ quality of life while reassuring the families of these most vulnerable of Americans that they are receiving the help they need, when they need it. The decision to move a loved one to a memory care community can be difficult. But in many instances, it is necessary.
As the nation ages, so will the number of men and women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia, according to the Urban Institute. And the number of Americans 65 and older will more than double, to 40 million, over the next 16 years. Signs that it may be time for seniors to join a memory care community like Ovation Sienna Hills may include: Frequent memory lapses, such as forgetting to pay bills or take medication Neglecting personal hygiene and housekeeping Difficulty managing daily tasks Unsafe behaviors such as leaving the stove on or wandering Withdrawal from hobbies and social activities Aggressive or abusive behaviors Frequent falls “The No.
1 safety concern for seniors in a memory care community is falls,” said Erick Lorenzana, general manager of Ovation at Sienna Hills. “Here, our residents have some form of dementia, wh.