Unique Features & Philosophy of Care

At Mosaic Senior Living, we offer residents a range of care options tailored to meet their individual needs, ensuring they can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. However, we understand particular needs require more attention, support, and special knowledge from our staff.

When families discover that their loved one is struggling with memory issues, we understand it’s challenging to know how to care for them and how to find the best resources for them. That’s why here, we’ll discuss how to find the best memory care program for your loved one, and why you should consider our exceptional Mosaic memory care communities.

What is memory care?

Many of our communities offer both assisted living and memory care services, but if you’re just beginning your search, you may not know the distinction between the two. Here is how we define memory care compared to other types of care our team might offer:

Assisted Living

Assisted living is a type of care provided by many senior living communities that helps with activities of daily living (ADLs). This can range from simple reminders to take medication to assistance with activities such as dressing, bathing, and more.

The type of aid a resident receives depends on their unique needs, but for most residents, they only need assistance with physical activities. They may experience common memory issues associated with the natural aging process, but these issues do not significantly impede their daily life or affect their personality.

Caregivers working with residents in assisted living will receive training on how to assist residents with their physical daily needs; however, they are unlikely to have the cognitive or behavioral training needed to help those struggling with memory issues.

Memory Care

Memory care is a more specific type of care. While residents in memory care communities may have some physical limitations, their primary limitation is that their memory issues affect their daily life and their sense of self. For many residents, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease causes these issues.

Residents struggling with these medical conditions often experience a range of symptoms. These can include:

• Trouble with planning
• Difficulty solving simple problems
• Poor judgement
• Loss of initiative
• Wandering
• Mood or personality changes

Caregivers working with residents in memory care communities receive specialized training and education to address these issues. They learn how dementia or Alzheimer’s affects someone’s mind, and they know specific strategies to keep residents feeling grounded, safe, and comfortable. They also understand how to support residents’ brain health to slow and hopefully stop the progression of these diseases.

Benefits of Memory Care

There are many benefits for both residents and family members when opting for a professional and licensed memory care program.

Peace of Mind

Families can struggle in caring for a loved one with memory impairments. When they help their loved one find the best memory care program tailored to their needs, they can have peace of mind knowing that someone is providing the care, support, and dedication necessary to fulfill their loved one’s needs.

Professional Care

Families may not be able to give their loved ones the specialized care they need when they struggle with their memory. This is why many end up partnering with a memory care team that has the knowledge and expertise to care for their loved one.

Collaboration

The best memory care communities will work with families of residents to create an impaired memory care plan tailored specifically for their loved one. This helps families understand what the memory care community provides, receive updates on their loved ones’ health, and become more involved with their care.

The Mosaic Difference

All of our Mosaic communities follow the FAITHE philosophy, which stands for:

• Fun | We take joy in what we do.
• Attitude | We define ourselves by our positive can-do mindset.
• Integrity | We believe character determines outcome. It’s who we are, not what we do.
• Teamwork | We know we can accomplish anything when we work together.
• Honesty | We seek to live transparent lives. This is how we build trust.
• Effort | We believe we will get out of life what we put into it. We hold nothing back.

Our care is focused on being respectful, supportive, and collaborative. We are committed to creating an environment where residents feel safe and at home—a place they can truly call home.

Regardless of the type of care a resident requires, our goal is to meet their needs so they can continue to enjoy life to the fullest. Since this can vary for each individual, we remain flexible and continually seek new and innovative ways to deliver the best possible care.

How we Approach Memory Care at Mosaic

Our approach towards memory care follows the same FAITHE philosophy as our other types of care. We invest in our residents to keep them comfortable, happy, and grounded. We do this using methods that are proven ot have a positive impact on those struggling with memory issues. Here is what makes ours one of the best memory care programs available today.

Cognitive Activities

We use memory care activities to support the neural pathways in the brain. These memory care activities are designed to engage the senses, stimulating the mind and strengthening neural synapses. Studies have shown that these types of activities reduce the mental strain on both residents and caregivers. We have seen how activities focused on improving cognitive function have helped our own residents.

Personalized Memory Care Plans

Every resident is unique, with their own needs, symptoms, and type of care required. We personalize every resident’s impaired memory care plan to address their individual needs, collaborating with family members to ensure that everyone feels confident their needs are not only met but also exceeded. Plans can include strategies to address behavioral concerns, limit wandering, manage medications, and support cognitive health through activities and specialized therapies.

Support for Family & Caregivers

The effects of memory issues can reach beyond the resident and also impact the lives of their family members and their caregivers. What makes ours one of the best memory care programs in the country is that we have specialized resource specialists who help find Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups for family members. They also work to provide specialized resources, tools, and support groups for caregivers of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Explore Our Memory Care Programs

If you’re looking for the ideal memory care program for your loved one, then Mosaic may be able to help. You can reach out to our team to ask questions, schedule a tour, and learn if we have the best memory care program to address your loved one’s needs. We’ll provide you with the information and resources you need to make an educated decision about providing the proper care for your loved one.