What is the Future of Memory Care Design?

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The physical environment of Memory Care communities has always revolved around protecting dementia patients and their caregivers. This involves locked exit doors and extreme safety measures to ensure the residents are properly taken care of.

What we don’t think about, however, is that this is not putting the residents’ mental health at the top of the priority list. Locked doors and the inability to go outdoors at their leisure make the residents feel trapped in their space. There is a way to keep memory care residents safe while also putting their mental health at the top of mind.

To read more about the future of designing Memory Care communities, read this Seniors Housing News article, which goes through future improvements in building design.

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Friendship Village Retirement Home in Schaumburg has company this summer! Minor league baseball team, the Schaumburg Boomers, stay at the community while they play baseball over the summer.

Residents and players get to bond over the summer, and both parties have been enjoying their past few months! Read more about this story on ABC 7.

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Tip of the Week 🧠

Make sure you are moving each and every day! Mobility is important for your physical and mental health. When you wake up, try stretching your muscles each morning to help establish flexibility and a regular routine.

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