Episode 8 of our Austin Senior Living Series!
EPISODE 8: Memory Care Explained - When Assisted Living Isn’t Enough
Today we’re breaking down memory care - what it is, how it’s different from assisted living, and when your loved one needs this level of specialized dementia care.
In this episode, I cover:
• What memory care actually provides (and how it’s different from assisted living)
• 8 signs it’s time for memory care instead of home care or assisted living
• Real examples from families I work with - including my own mom’s symptoms
• What to look for when touring memory care communities in Austin
• Staff ratios, security features, and behavioral management approaches
• The emotional side of this decision
• Cost ranges in Austin ($5,000-$8,000/month)
• Red flags to watch out for
•How to know if you’re ready to make this move
Raw, honest, and practical - for families navigating one of caregiving’s hardest decisions.
Key Topics: - Memory care definition and features - Secured environments for wandering - Specialized dementia staff training - Signs it’s time for memory care - Safety issues (stove incidents, nighttime wandering) - Sundowning and paranoia - What to look for on tours - Emotional aspects of placement
Resources: - TSL Tour Senior Living: tourseniorliving.org
- Stella’s Direct Line: 737-389-2130
Williams Senior Transition Services
stellawilliamstx.com
Link to Austin Memory Care Community Guide
Checklist for Signs its time for memory care
#memorycare #dementia #alzheimers #Austinmemorycare #tourseniorliving #tslaustin #wstservices #navigatingseniorcarewithstella
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