Discovery Commons Raincross: Assisted Living and Memory Care
The Pew Research Center reports that 46% of Americans over 75 have some form of disability. Since this figure only increases with age, finding a great community for older loved ones should be a top priority for families.
Discovery Commons Riverside offers both assisted living and memory care options. Here, we'll discuss these living options in depth so you can confidently choose the right one.
Read on to learn about the best senior living Riverside, CA, has to offer.
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living communities are made for seniors who can no longer independently care for themselves.
In these communities, caregiving professionals will help seniors meet their daily needs. This may include assistance with:
- Choosing clothes
- Dressing
- Standing up and sitting down
- Getting into and out of bed
- Bathing and showering
- Using the bathroom
- Managing medication
Assisted living residents can also benefit from:
- Regular laundry services
- Weekly housekeeping
- Chef-prepared meals
Assisted living aims to offer comprehensive care and support to struggling seniors. Professionals at Discovery Commons Riverside commit to helping residents with all the tasks they need assistance with. However, since it's important for residents to maintain independence whenever possible, they only provide necessary care.
Personalized, tailored care plans ensure that residents get all the care they need while retaining some autonomy!
Ultimately, seniors can:
- Focus on more than just retaining their hygiene and basic well-being
- Benefit from wellness programs that keep them in the best possible shape
- Retain as much control over their lives as possible once basic needs are met
Advantages of Assisted Living
Assisted living in Riverside has a wide range of advantages, including well-appointed apartments with:
- Comfortable beds made for support
- Ample storage space
- Walk-in closets
- Treated windows
- Lots of natural light
- Wall space for personalized decorating
- HVAC climate control
Seniors also unlock the following:
- Preventative health screenings
- Concierge services
- A hair salon
- Bistro and cafe
- High-quality chef-prepared meals
- Restaurant-style dining
- In-room dining
- Activity and games rooms
- Outdoor relaxation areas
- Customized fitness routines
- Wellness education
- 24-hour support
- Resident call-and-response systems
Daily care also meets seniors' basic needs so they can focus on staying happy and connected.
Discovery Commons Riverside offers an extensive range of activities and events like:
- Game and card nights
- Bingo
- Movie screenings
- Crafting workshops
- Hobby clubs
- Music appreciation
- Interactive guest lectures and classes on several different subjects
This lets residents meet others with similar interests. Since they all live within one resort-style community, friends can see each other daily. Connections deepen and lifelong relationships flourish.
Who Can Benefit From Discovery Commons Assisted Living Community?
Those who can thrive in a retirement community in Riverside include the following:
- Older adults who can't complete daily tasks
- Seniors whose families are worried that their homes are not equipped to meet their needs
- Those whose family members cannot offer at-home care (for physical, emotional, or financial reasons)
- Seniors with progressive medical conditions
- Aging individuals who doctors have advised against living alone
What Is Memory Care?
Memory care services in Riverside offer all the same support as assisted living. They:
- Live in nice apartments
- Thrive in community amenities
- Attend the same social events
- Access daily care services
Like those in assisted living options, memory care residents access several accessible community amenities. These include:
- Wheelchair ramps
- Wide hallways
- Wide doorways
- Easy-to-navigate open spaces
- Railings and grip bars
- Grab bars and no-slip mats
However, those in memory care need a bit of extra assistance. They experience cognitive decline that impacts daily life. As a result, this living option offers comprehensive support meant to boost each senior's sense of well-being.
Memory care focuses on long-term health as well as short-term quality of life. The community is built for both safety and convenience, so seniors always have access to amenities and features needed for daily wellness.
Who Is Memory Care Made For?
Memory care is specially designed for seniors suffering from cognitive decline. Most of them have a form of:
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia
- Parkinson's disease
These individuals frequently struggle with:
- Short and long-term memory loss
- An inability to concentrate
- Problems with communication
- An inability to follow conversations
- Speech and verbal difficulties
- Problems with depth perception
- An inconsistent sense of time
- Trouble controlling emotions
- Mood swings
- Irritation and frustration
- A lack of insight into oneself
- Sleep problems
If this sounds like your family member, you may want to look into memory care living options.
Advantages of Memory Care Services
Specialized caregivers are the #1 advantage of memory care for most families.
They have specific training to promote wellness in those with cognitive decline. The best California communities hire those with comprehensive training and experience working with these individuals.
Memory care teams also constantly undergo training in how to make the community as peaceful and relaxing as possible for seniors. They'll greet residents with a smile and focus on providing individual care as unique as your loved one.
This ensures that your loved one gets the care they need from compassionate, knowledgeable staff.
Beyond that, memory care also relies on life-enhancement activities to nurture resident's well-being.
Caregivers don't just focus on getting residents through the day. They offer several activities made to boost cognition, including:
- Stimulating sensory experiences that get seniors more in touch with their senses
- Cognitive-boosting games and puzzles
- Interactive discussions with caregivers and other memory care residents
- Quiet, reflective moments
These activities aim to keep seniors' memories as sharp as possible. While cognitive decline is inevitable, communities provide tools and strategies to minimize its worst impacts.
Learn About Life at Discovery Commons Raincross
Now that you know the similarities and differences between assisted living and memory care, it's time to find a great community where your loved one can thrive.
At Discovery Commons Raincross in Riverside, CA, residents can thrive with multiple senior living options. Our compassionate caregivers are excited to get to know your loved one. We'll use our extensive knowledge and experience to create a personalized care plan that works.
We prioritize comfortable and dignified living, so contact us to schedule a tour and learn more about life at Discovery Commons Raincross.