Dedicated Memory Care Community vs. Assisted Living Community

When your loved one is diagnosed with a memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia you know you will eventually need to find a community for them to call home. With both memory care and assisted living communities as options it can be confusing, what is the difference?

Assisted Living

Assisted Living communities tend to be designed to be larger in size to maximize the return on the construction investment. However, larger communities are often more challenging for individuals with memory impairments. These types of communities can be confusing and over stimulating. Typically assisted living offers assistance with medications, bathing, dressing, meals, and housekeeping. The staff often have only a few hours of memory care training if any. The majority of residents just need assistance with their activities of daily living.

Memory Care

Memory Care Communities such as Avalon Memory Care are specialized. The communities are deliberately designed to be smaller in size and exclusively with memory care in mind. Each community often has shared living areas and offer family style dining options. The teams at memory care communities receive specialized training and works each and every day with individuals with memory issues. Programing and actives are also designed for those with dementia and other types of memory loss. Often these communities are able to minimize medications because they better understand their resident.

For over 25 years, Avalon has specialized in only memory services and prides itself on its individualized programing. Our team understands each person is unique and our goal is to provide meaningful living each and every day.

Making the best decision for your loved one’s future can at times be daunting. We are here to help and answer your questions. Call us today. (214) 752-7050

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Testimonials

“Since my mother has lived at Avalon, I have had peace of mind for the first time since Alzheimer’s began to exact its terrible price from my mother’s life. Thank you for your part in making our lives better.”

Daughter | Ft. Worth, TX

“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the care and love afforded to my mom over the last two weeks. Your success in finding such quality people has my gratitude and respect.”

Daughter | Dallas, TX

“We are very pleased with all of the efforts that your caring staff has made to smooth this traumatic transition.”

Son | Plano, TX

“I know my husband had the very best care in his final days. I regret that I did not know about Avalon sooner.”

Wife | Dallas, TX

“Mom spent the final 8 months of her life in Avalon Memory Care in Allen. The staff was great. There was rarely a day that my brother or I did not come by and they were always friendly to us and did their best to make mom comfortable and happy. We really appreciated them for everything they did.”

Daughter | Allen, TX

“Making the decision to place my mother in residential memory care was the hardest thing I think I have ever done. But living at Avalon has been the best thing for her at this stage of her life.”

Daughter | Allen, TX

“My grandmother has lived at Avalon Memory Care for 6 months now. I cannot speak highly enough about the warmth, dedication, and caring compassion of the staff. They always make us feel welcome and go out of their way to work with us to accommodate grandma’s needs.”

Grandson | Arlington, TX

“My grandmother spent her final days at Avalon and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to care for her. The caregivers are attentive and kind, and many of them have been with Avalon for years. If you are looking for a place to love on you and your family in a season that is inevitably difficult, Avalon is a wonderful choice.”

Granddaughter | Arlington, TX

“We are delighted with the facility of Avalon Memory Care. We just placed Grandma in an apartment with them and couldn’t be happier. It is clean and well-lit, and everyone greets us, down to the folks who clean up.”

Granddaughter | Arlington, TX