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Benefits of Memory Care
Family members or loved ones of those experiencing memory loss from dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other conditions can often feel overwhelmed. People living with memory loss may require a level of care that can be difficult to achieve at home. There’s no shame in reaching out for professional support when you need to. We know that choosing memory care for your loved one can be a difficult process. We’d like to help make it as seamless as possible.
Our team works diligently and compassionately to create an environment for our residents that’s peaceful and secure. Memory care residents and their loved ones never need to worry about support not being available. Our team is ready to work with each of our residents to learn how to support them fully, offering personalized attention and care. Our staff helps residents to complete tasks and live comfortably without sacrificing socialization and enrichment. Our living areas and communal spaces are safe and accessible, and they’re designed to promote serenity. In addition, our housekeeping and laundry services offered at Walnut Ridge ensure that your loved one is living in pristine conditions. Whatever their needs may be, we’re ready to help at a moment’s notice.
View GalleryMemory Care Offers the Following:
- 24-hour assistance for a variety of needs
- Assistance and encouragement with socialization and recreational activities
- Clean, bright spaces for living and gathering
- Meals that are nutritious and fresh, prepared daily
- Excellent amenities
- Help with various concerns, including medication and mobility
- A calm atmosphere and encouragement of creativity
Is Memory Care Right for You?
Deciding to help your loved one transition to professional care involves trust and consideration, and we’d be happy to help you determine whether memory care at Walnut Ridge would make you feel confident. Memory care may be appropriate for those whose memory loss has resulted in significant difficulty in navigating daily life and responsibilities, including self-care and medication administration. Our memory care facility houses and nurtures people at different stages of their journeys with memory loss. No matter the stage of each resident, we treat all of our community members with dignity.
Memory Care Activities and Amenities at Walnut Ridge
Living in memory care doesn’t ever need to mean a lack of enrichment. At Walnut Ridge, we encourage and help our residents to participate in social activities and hobbies, including:
- Crafts and art-making
- Gardening and time spent outdoors
- Planned social and special events
- Live music opportunities
- Movie nights with the community
- Bible study and other religious observances
- Fitness and exercise opportunities, including fitness classes
My brother is a resident of Walnut Ridge in Kentwood, MI. I have to say that the caring and kind staff are the best. They really do care about all the residents, they treat them as they would their own family! My brother is so happy about his environment! Thank you Walnut Ridge in Kentwood for all the kindness!
Mary Isenbek