Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Northfield, MN
Care that honors each resident’s unique life experience.
People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia require a special kind of care. Memory care at Benedictine Living Community-Northfield is designed to provide personalized care organized around the needs of individuals living with memory loss.
In addition, our well-trained memory care teams employ best practices developed through research to provide the compassionate senior health care for which Benedictine is known.
While Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can make each day a challenge, our Northfield, MN, memory care facilities offer programming and activities to engage residents and promote a sense of purpose. Family support is also integrated into each resident’s care plan to ensure a quality of life that’s uplifted and connected. Together we work toward one objective: more good days.
The monthly memory care fee includes:
- Restaurant-style meals, three times a day
- Housekeeping with weekly bathroom and kitchen cleaning, vacuuming and trash removal
- Aromatherapy
- Palliative support
- Daily well-being checks
- Social, educational, spiritual and recreational programs
- Pendant response equipment and monitoring
- Convenient laundry facilities on-site
- Resident services coordination
- Transportation coordination
- Utilities included (heat, electric, water, trash)
- Wi-Fi in common areas
- Initial registered nurse assessment
- Ongoing scheduled nursing assessments
- Quarterly vitals and weight checks
- Medication management, including set up, order changes and annual renewal
- Medical record keeping
- Clinical treatment and services
- Nurse liaison with health care professionals, including coordination with lab
- 24/7 assistance with activities of daily living
- 24/7 oversight for safety, security and health care need
Call (507) 512-5720 or get in touch using the form on this page to learn more about Benedictine’s memory care services available in Northfield, MN.
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
According to the National Institute on Aging, dementia refers to the loss of cognitive functions — such as thinking, reasoning and the ability to remember — that is severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily functioning. While dementia isn’t a disease, it may accompany certain diseases or conditions, the most common of which is Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that specifically affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. Although younger people can get Alzheimer’s, symptoms generally begin after age 60.
When is memory care needed?
In most Benedictine Living Communities, memory care can be offered in assisted living or in skilled nursing, depending on the resident’s medical needs. When a person exhibits signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia that affect quality of life or the ability to safely remain in their current living situation, a residential memory care program may be appropriate. For more information, read our blog post, When is Memory Care Needed?
How is memory care different from assisted living?
Every aspect of memory care — from staffing to dining and activities — is designed around the unique needs of people experiencing memory loss. Specially trained professionals work hand in hand with the individual and their family members to create structure, familiar schedules and surroundings, all in a secure environment that promotes a sense of purpose and accomplishment. For more information, read our blog post, Memory Care: A Closer Look.
Is staffing different in memory care?
Yes. Staff members are specially trained to care for people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. And these special caregivers carry with them a compassionate temperament and a passion for providing dignified, respectful memory care to individuals and their families. Depending on a resident’s medical needs, memory care may be offered in an assisted living setting. The staffing ratio in assisted living memory care is typically higher than in traditional assisted living.
Are family members and friends welcome to visit?
Family and friends are welcome to visit. Ask about visiting policies when you tour the community.