Facing the reality that someone you love needs dementia support is an emotional experience. After a diagnosis, many families suddenly find their world filled with doctor’s visits and arrangements they never thought they’d have to plan for. Siblings may have to take turns checking on Mom or Dad, or a caregiver may be hired to step in where adult children simply can’t.
With so much uncertainty and concern, the last thing you should have to worry about is navigating memory care as dementia progresses. At Brightwater Senior Living, we ease family concerns through Ovation™, our mindfully structured approach to memory care.
You’ll never have to worry about your family member getting the engagement and connection they deserve. Ovation makes meaningful, specialized enrichment a reality for all memory care residents.
An Innovative Approach to Memory Care
Life in a Brightwater memory care community is defined by a person-centered approach that fills each day with meaning and the excitement of new possibilities. While familiarity and routine are important, our programming goes beyond setting checkpoints in the day. We accomplish this through compassionate interaction and personalized activities that bring out the best in an individual’s abilities.
It all starts with our layered method of delivering effective memory care support tailored to each resident. Ovation incorporates Montessori-inspired methods to guide our inclusive approach to memory care. Residents are encouraged to interact with cues in a safe environment, relying on visual, auditory, and tactile modalities to stimulate the mind.
Engagement That Resonates
At Brightwater memory care communities, we understand that each individual has a unique set of needs and desires. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to senior care.
Instead, we focus on creating personalized experiences for each resident, using the Six Dimensions of Engagement to prioritize dignity and comfort, while creating moments of joy. This ensures that an individual can live in the present while still experiencing the aspects of life that make every day enjoyable.
- Social connection through validation
- Physical engagement with purposeful tasks
- Cognitive stimulation honoring long-term memories
- Emotional support
- Meaningful roles
- Creative fulfillment
This holistic approach to forming meaningful experiences makes life feel fresh and well-rounded. Additionally, these six principles provide the flexibility for a resident to continue experiencing the things that bring them joy and purpose, while acknowledging and respecting their unique needs.
Our team of trained caregivers implements these dimensions in every aspect of care, from mealtime conversations to group activities. By prioritizing engagement and connection, we believe our residents can continue to live fulfilling lives.
What Ovation™ Looks Like In Practice
Activities are a large part of the engagement that makes Ovation so special. Rather than simple entertainment or relying on television, our engaging programs are designed to be enriching and interactive. This could look like a relaxing art therapy session, a dynamic music session, or a challenging yet fun memory-enhancing game.
Social connection is crucial for well-being, which is why our purposeful activities are almost always conducted in a group setting. These strong connections are formed between team members and residents, too; caregivers prioritize validation in all interactions with residents. This can range from simple conversation to participating in group activities together.
Find the Right Memory Care at Brightwater
Researching memory care communities after someone you love receives a dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but our team is here to offer you and your family guidance. We know just how tiring it can be to try to find the right community for the older adult in your life.
At Brightwater Senior Living, our memory care program is both supportive and unique, just like your loved one. For more information, we invite you to contact our team or find a Brightwater community near you.
Key takeaways:
- Memory care communities are not all the same. Ovation™ by Brightwater removes that guesswork by providing interactive, innovative memory care programming.
- Activities in Brightwater memory care communities are influenced by the Six Dimensions of Engagement to provide social connection through various metrics like validation, physical engagement with purposeful tasks, and cognitive stimulation.
- Future residents and their families can expect Ovation activities to include art therapy, music sessions, fitness classes, and memory-enhancing games.
- Finding the right memory care community begins and ends at Brightwater Senior Living. Individuals can find a community or contact the team in order to learn more about the innovative memory care we provide.
