Memory Care
Specialized Programming
Purpose-Built
Environment
24/7 Professional Care
Dementia is not a normal part of aging — it destroys the brain’s ability to function properly. Your loved one with dementia seeks to be busy in a variety of ways:
These are their efforts to engage in the world that’s real to them. It’s difficult to know how to respond helpfully.
Did you know
Dementia/Alzheimer’s is a scary, horrible disease. But there ARE many things we can do to give your loved one the best quality of life. It’s why we started Bickford Senior Living, and it’s become our life’s work.
Mary B’s is Bickford’s purpose-built memory care environment.
In Mary B’s, we have one simple goal:
Enhanced sense of wellbeing
Improved overall behaviors
Better nighttime sleep patterns
We’ll capture your loved one’s detailed life history in what we call their “Lifesong Document.”
We want to know the things that have been important to them, such as:
These details enable our caregivers to thoughtfully enter their world every day.
We intentionally, proactively engage your loved one throughout the day so they’re not left to their own devices. We call these specialized activities that cue meaningful moments “Cuetivities.”
Mary B’s Neighborhood is specifically designed to set up a resident with dementia to succeed. We use the “whole-home” concept, where residents’ apartments are simply bedrooms, and the communal living room, dining room, and kitchen provide settings to encourage interaction.
Mary B’s Memory Care Neighborhood is a place close to our family’s heart. It’s the environment we would have wanted 30 years ago for our own grandmother, Mary Bickford, who suffered from Alzheimer’s. While we can’t take away the painful effects of this horrible disease, there are SO many things we can do to give your loved one the best quality of life. It’s why we got started, and it’s become our life’s work.
The Bickford StoryNearly 80% of seniors in assisted living deal with some form of dementia. Since our assisted living communities use controlled access for security, residents in the early to mid stages of dementia/Alzheimer’s are able to be safe and thrive in an assisted living environment. Mary B’s is designed for residents with a higher level of dementia/Alzheimer’s. Our nursing assessment will determine if your loved one needs this higher level of care.
Yes. Not all Bickford assisted living communities have a dedicated memory care area (Mary B’s Neighborhood), but all Bickford locations offer dementia programming. This includes engaging residents in small, meaningful activities personalized to their interests. Specialty trained caregivers can provide impromptu activities when residents are exhibiting difficult behaviors. Additionally, 1:1 companion care services are available to maximize your loved one’s engagement and wellbeing.
An intimate, engaging environment designed specifically to help seniors with dementia & Alzheimer’s live their best life.
Lifesong
Cuetivities
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