Transitional Memory Care Program

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Connecting Past, Present and Future with the Jefferson Bridge

Aging is a continuous journey full of peaks and valleys. As our stories unfold, the level of healthcare and assistance we need can fluctuate – from barely any assistance necessary at all, to needing help with the basic activities of daily living, and sometimes needing memory support. The Jefferson Bridge at Monticello West serves to connect residents with the right level of memory care at the right time.

Bridging the Memory Care Gap for Seniors and Their Families

At Monticello West, we understand the challenging emotions and preconceptions that come with transitioning a loved one to a structured memory care program. In part, this is what the Jefferson Bridge was designed to change. Participants are free to cross back and forth between our independent living or assisted living communities while taking part in our memory care and memory support programming as often as they want.

For example, if one of our assisted living residents could benefit from a structured memory care activity, the Jefferson Bridge makes it easy for that individual to participate and then return back to his or her original care setting. This freedom is also helpful for family members because it offers their loved ones a more gradual transition to round-the-clock memory care.

Transitional Memory Care for Senior Couples

Not only does the Jefferson Bridge assist with the transition to our memory care program, it’s a great option for couples who now find themselves with differing memory care needs (i.e. alzheimers or dementia care.) In this situation, the Jefferson Bridge makes it possible for a spouse to receive the appropriate level of memory care support and then reunite at the couple’s primary care setting.

We know joining a memory care community is a difficult decision for many couples, and that’s exactly what the Jefferson Bridge was designed to help with. Couples who participate in this program can experience the best of both worlds for as long as they’d like.

Enriching Lives through Educational, Physical & Social Programming

Residents who choose to take advantage of our transitional memory care program benefit from a wide range of evidence-based therapies designed to stimulate the senses and promote a more active lifestyle. The Jefferson Bridge, along with the rest of our memory care program at Monticello West, is all about connecting with individuals on a personal level, understanding what drives them and offering individualized memory care and memory support – for seniors as well as their loved ones.

Individualized Memory Care Programming

Exercise & Stretching: Helps keep participants agile and limber
Cognitive Stimulation: Offered three times daily to keep participants cognitively challenged
Socialized & Fellowship: Keeps residents engaged with their peers and the staff, which is specially trained in socialization techniques for memory care residents
The Walk of Life: Daily walk with music to start out the day

Find Out if the Jefferson Bridge is Right for Your Loved One

The Jefferson Bridge is ideal for Monticello West residents who could benefit from memory care support services and who are still able to perform many of the activities of daily living. The bridge is also a perfect fit for senior couples with varying degrees of memory and healthcare needs.

To find out if you or your loved one is a good candidate for the Jefferson Bridge, please call 214-528-0660 or fill out our contact form.

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Whether you’re seeking an active, independent lifestyle in a spacious apartment, need a little help with daily activities, a place to recover successfully following an illness or injury, or a loved one requires personalized memory care, you’ll find the senior living services you need here in the Park Cities. Best of all, your loved ones will get the help they need in surroundings that feel like home.

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