Memory Support 

Memory support, one of the special ministries of Southminster, cares for residents living in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing by helping them and their families deal with the many challenges posed by memory-loss conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia related illnesses. Our memory support team uses proven approaches in dementia care to  orient and engage residents, including one-on-one engagement, purposeful programs, schedule reminders and assistance to and from activities. In a safe, supervised, and supportive community, Southminster offers the personal and progressive care our residents need and the peace of mind their families deserve.

Southminster’s approach to memory support follows an integrated model of care, integrating residents into either assisted living or skilled nursing neighborhoods based on their appropriate level of need. We assess those afflicted with cognitive related issues and then develop an individualized plan of care that best meets the resident’s needs while keeping them integrated in the overall life of the community.

Every day, our care team walks alongside residents in the moments that matter most.  Helping with the basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is paramount to what our team does, and that means thoughtful, respectful assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and moving safely throughout the day.  Residents receiving memory support often need help with more complex daily routines as well, sometimes referred to as Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).  At Southminster, this typically means support with medication administration, gentle orientation to the rhythm of the day, and a familiar face to accompany residents to meals, programs, and appointments.  Because no two people experience memory loss in the same way, the support each resident receives is shaped by an individualized plan of care developed with the resident, their family, and our clinical team.  Throughout Southminster’s continuum of care, residents and families can rest assured that these daily needs are being met with warmth, dignity, and the steady attention of caring professionals.