If you are caring for an older person, have you noticed signs it’s time for memory care? If so, it’s time to find reliable information and make decisions. The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living serves older adults in Somerset, NJ, and the surrounding counties of central New Jersey. Our beautiful, serene community includes memory care, along with assisted living and other services. We’ve collected some helpful questions to ask potential managers and caregivers as you search for the best situation for your family member or loved one.
Does the Staff Include a Medical Director?
The answer to this question could be key, as you search for memory care that ensures the continued physical and emotional well-being of your loved one. The care of patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia must be overseen by medical professionals who work collaboratively. The management team at Wilf Campus for Senior Living includes medical professionals with advanced degrees and training. In addition, when residents may need to move to the transitional care program, a comprehensive assessment by a physician who specializes in geriatrics, dementia, and memory loss is provided.
What Training Does the Staff Have?
The answer to this question can help you decide where you want to set up residence for a senior who is experiencing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, or which caregivers should be engaged for home care. Training and experience with older adults is a requirement, especially when personal care for hygiene and nutrition is required. Specialized training that helps caregivers understand and care for those experiencing dementia can make all the difference. Providing a calm environment, knowing how to handle confusion or agitation, and understanding when to ask for assistance help make life better for everyone. The staff at Wilf Campus for Senior Living is well-trained in all these aspects of caregiving.
Are Nurses Available On-Site?
Qualified nursing care is so important when providing care for seniors in an assisted living community. Their training and experience help them notice problems right away, and handle emergencies with effective calm. At Wilf Campus for Senior Living, RNs and LPNs, in addition to other knowledgeable staff, are on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our residents receive assistance with medication management and health conditions are regularly checked and monitored – and while we handle the care, residents can lead active, engaging lives while maintaining a sense of independence.
How Long Can My Loved One Remain Here?
When seniors are exhibiting signs of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, the goal is to provide a pleasant, comforting community to meet their needs as the condition progresses. If residents are obliged to move to access a higher degree of care, the transition should be as gentle as possible. At Wilf Campus for Senior Living, if the health condition of our residents is degrading, they can access palliative and hospice care right where they are living. Our residents can stay within the community at Wilf Campus for Senior Living as they receive compassionate end-of-life care.
What Programs Are Provided for Engagement?
Families want a memory care community that encourages engagement with personal interests, as well as sociability. This is the most beneficial situation for older adults experiencing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Wilf Campus for Senior Living provides activities and programs that help make life more enjoyable and fulfilling for our memory care residents. In addition to peaceful surroundings and access to a fully enclosed garden and patio, they dine together, pursue exercise programs, and socialize with visitors.
How Is Resident Safety Ensured?
This question may be uppermost in the minds of family and friends searching for an appropriate community for their older loved ones. People who are experiencing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia require a system that tracks their whereabouts and prevents them from entering spaces that are dangerous or unsupervised. At Wilf Campus for Senior Living, our well-trained and responsible staff maintains round-the-clock supervision, and residents have an emergency alert system in place. All areas of the memory care community are locked and enclosed, providing a secure environment for our residents.
Find Out If Our Memory Care Community Can Help You
When searching for a memory care community, you will have many questions that need answers. Determining whether potential caregivers are willing to spend time with you and answer your questions can be another indication of the care provided to your loved one. The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living welcomes your questions and concerns. We want you to find the best possible memory care community, within an assisted living situation or at home for your loved one. Contact us in New Jersey by calling 732-649-3502 or sending an email to [email protected].