Wellness Resources
Exercise for the Brain
According to the 2019 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures, “Brain Health is affected by the health of the heart and blood vessels. Although it makes up just 2% of the body weight, the brain consumes 20% of the body’s oxygen and energy supplies.” Researchers have found that factors that protect the heart may also protect the brain.
At Iuditas Memory Care, our residents stay physically active every day. We have learned through clinical studies that those who remain physically active throughout their life have a more fulfilling stay and healthier care outcomes.
Our daily exercise reinforces the point that any movement is good movement.
Fall Management
According to a study done by the National Institute on Aging, “more than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year resulting in an injury. The risk of falling and fall-related problems rise with age.”
At Ally Senior Living, we take the safety of our residents seriously. Our communities are designed to decrease the fall risk for our residents. All of our flooring surfaces are non-slip, including in the bathrooms of the apartments. All carpeting is short pile reducing the risk of tripping and falls. Our communities have no thresholds throughout again reducing the risk of tripping and falls. Finally, all bathrooms have safety rails and hallways have handrails throughout the community.
Medication Management
According to a recent article in Better Health While Aging, “seniors often feel a burden when taking medications due to numerous medications that need to be taken at different times each day. At a minimum, this is often a hassle; at worst, it becomes a serious drain on quality of life.”
At Ally Senior Living, we understand the potential harmful effects that missing medications or taking them at the wrong time can have on Seniors. According to the same article, “depending on which medications are missed, this can cause serious effects on an older person’s health.”
Therefore, we have invested in an Electronic Medications Administration Record or eMar system. This is a software system that helps ensure that our residents are taking the right medication at the right time.
The eMar system alerts staff to which residents need medication, what the medication is, and will not allow staff to close it out until each resident has received their medication. Additionally, the system tracks the medication inventory and reorders when needed. Finally, the system will alert our staff when a resident is given a new medication that might have a drug interaction with current medication.
At Ally, we take the health of our residents very seriously. This system takes as much human error as possible out of the medication management process.
Mental Stimulation
According to the Alzheimer’s Facts & Figures, an annual report from the Alzheimer’s Association, “people with more years of formal education are at a lower risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias than those with fewer years of formal education. Having a mentally stimulating job and engaging in other mentally stimulating activities may also help to build cognitive reserve.”
At Ally Senior Living, our residents are always exercising their brains. From our One Week University program, which has university professors come into our community to teach classes, to other mentally stimulating activities, we want to reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementias or slow the progression of the disease for those who have it.
It is also fun for our residents to do games, crossword puzzles, trivia games and just continuing to learn and exercise the brain.
Social Interaction
According to the Alzheimer’s Facts & Figures, an annual report by the Alzheimer’s Association, “studies suggest that remaining socially and mentally active throughout life may support brain health and possibly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Remaining socially and mentally active may help build cognitive reserve.”
At Ally Senior Living our residents stay busy. They have plenty of opportunities to be socially active. We have happy hours, movies, arts and crafts, and lunch outings. Even daily meals offer our residents opportunities to be social and interact with each other as well as our staff.
Who would have thought laughing and talking with others would be good for brain health?
Peripheral Vision
According to the organization All About Vision, “aging causes a normal loss of peripheral vision with the size of our vision field decreasing by approximately one to three degrees per decade of life. By the time we reach 70’s and 80’s, a person may have a peripheral visual field loss of 20 to 30 degrees.”
This loss of peripheral vision can often lead to senior’s inability to judge depth. This loss of peripheral vision and depth perception can lead seniors to misjudge the end of hallways and not realize that the hallway is not a dead end. At Ally Senior Living, our communities are built for seniors. The community has no stiff line walls and the end of hallways do not give the appearance of dead ends due to the design and construction.
Vitamin D
According to a recent study in the medical journal Age and Aging, “Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to osteoporosis, muscle weakness, hip fractures, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis and poor general health in seniors.”
At Ally Senior Living, we understand the effects that vitamin D deficiency has on our residents. While there are numerous foods that contain vitamin D naturally, and others that are fortified with vitamin D, sunlight remains the most important source. Therefore, our residents have numerous areas to enjoy the outdoors and access sunlight. Whether it be in our beautiful courtyards or in the front of our community, our residents enjoy the great outdoors!
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Memory Care
The Traditions
Program
Iuditas Memory Care does more than care for your family member’s basic needs. We provide our residents with amenities designed for their comfort. The Traditions memory care program at Iuditas Memory Care incorporates a comprehensive, meaningful life engagement program that aims to lower anxiety, decrease frustration, and increase feelings of independence, fostering a sense of purpose.
All of our professional staff, nursing personnel, and Resident Care Partners receive proprietary training in Alzheimer’s and dementia-related care. Ally Senior Living’s Resident Care Partners have met or exceeded state-required certification and participate in continuing education.
Memory Care Services
& Amenities
• Daily living assistance (bathing, dressing, hygiene, and mobility)
• Home-like areas to encourage friendships and socialization
• Private or companion apartments
• Secured outdoor area
• Full-service onsite beauty and barber salon
• Comprehensive dental exam and x-rays (provided by third party)
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy (provided by third party)
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Events
Traditions
Program
Our Traditions Program demonstrates resident centered care by also utilizing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness that capture the essence of each resident – who they are, their lifetime of achievements, successes, and accomplishments – and then provides the tools for our community team to personally connect with each resident throughout the day.
Every day there are ample opportunities to engage with fellow residents and the community-at-large. View our latest events calendar to get a glimpse at the active lifestyle that is offered to Mariposa Point of Surprise residents.
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What a beautiful community! A friendly and welcoming staff with enthusiasm to make everyday special for their residents.
“You will never find a better facility”
In May, I had to move my mother out of her current facility and I checked several facilities. I was sure that I’d never find a facility that would give the care I felt she deserved...[but] I was so wrong! The Ally way is what I had been looking for... They believe that every resident deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to see my mom laugh again, to see the entire staff interact with her as if she is part of their family. I highly recommend; you will never find a better facility.”
I was having difficulty finding a good memory care facility for my Mom until I called Taylor at Iuditas and in a very short time, he made it happen.
Taylor and his team go above and beyond in the care for my Mom. They make me feel very comfortable with having my Mom at Iuditas.
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Where to Begin
How To Find Your Community
Making The Right Decision Starts Here
In life, no decision is trivial — especially when it comes to finding the right services and support you or a loved one needs from a Memory Care community. And as this process is not a part of our everyday decision-making, many can feel uninformed as they’re essentially learning a valuable life skill for the first time with little to no outside input. That’s why we at Iuditas Memory Care want to do our best to guide you through a process that at times can be difficult and hard to navigate. Being informed can be your greatest ally when making crucial decisions. Our goal is to help you make the best choice possible as you seek Memory Care options that fit your needs. Here’s what you should consider as you’re seeking Memory Care communities.
Level of Care
Take an earnest look at what level of services you require. We find it’s best to make a list that sets out your required support. Think about what you need now and in the future as those can be key to filter other significant points such as budget, location and your overall approach to daily life. Be objective and honest as it’s the first step in building your ideal care plan.
Budget
Determining a monthly budget is hard, let alone when you’re trying to equate it to quality care for a loved one. Calculate your current overall costs — i.e. typical homeowners costs, food, utilities, property taxes, entertainment, healthcare — to get a good idea of understanding the monthly living costs a community provides holistically.
From here, find options that fit your range while still meeting your level of care needs. Our community provides flexible living options to best meet your needs and provide peace of mind on your senior living experience.
Necessities
Memory Care communities are built for independent living, as much as they are for assisted living. Communities can offer ongoing social events, friendly neighbors to enjoy them with and expert care around the clock. To pinpoint what your must-haves are, create a wishlist that identifies the amenities you would prefer, such as continuing education courses, wellness programs or direct physician services.
Ask Questions
If this is your first time seeking Memory Care, it can be challenging to ask questions when you’re unfamiliar with the terminology, standards or technology. At Iuditas Memory Care, we welcome you to ask us about our services during our walkthroughs or via any of our contact methods. We understand the emotional and financial toll making the right decision takes. Feel empowered to ask when you need clarification or more information when you need it.
Like all of our Ally Senior Living communities, we are the first Memory Care communities to offer a holistic approach to senior services and care. Through encouraging local community input and engagement, providing opportunities for continued growth and learning, and offering our Concierge Medicine Program, Ally communities promise a well and balanced life easily measured by our Seven Dimensions of Wellness. Wherever you are on your senior living community journey, feel free to contact us for additional info.