Did you know that 1 in 10 people over 65 years old have dementia (source)? Another 22% experience some form of cognitive impairment. Clearly, memory loss and cognitive decline is a problem many of us face, and we all know someone affected by this disease. As many caregivers can attest, caring for someone with memory loss can be incredibly difficult. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia begin with memory loss and mild cognitive impairment, but can progress to personality changes and difficulty with language and communication. And unfortunately, at this time, all forms of dementia get worse over time.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia in your home is stressful and inconvenient at best. At worst, it can actually cause a strained relationship with one of the people you love most. Memory care at a senior living community is usually the best option. But many caregivers worry that their loved one won’t be honored, respected, and treated with the utmost care.
Thankfully, there’s a more hopeful way to treat and care for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Apollo Program offers a fresh approach to memory care within senior living communities. At Stellar Living, we believe that while dementia changes lives, it doesn’t have to diminish lives. Our groundbreaking and award-winning Apollo program focuses on your loved one as a person, rather than their illness. This personalized approach to memory care allows us to provide your loved one with a vibrant, active life, even with memory loss or cognitive impairment.
The Apollo Program
Your loved one may have dementia, but they still have a lot of life left to live! We know that your senior isn’t a diagnosis. They are, first and foremost, a person. They deserve love, dignity, and respect, regardless of their current medical condition. And, their disease doesn’t have to stop them from experiencing joy, fulfillment, and happiness.
We created the Apollo Program to change the narrative on dementia and help seniors and their loved ones live their best lives, even with memory loss. The Apollo Program centers around three different ways we strive to increase your loved one’s quality of life. This includes Variety, Vitality, and Victory.
Our communities are known for their engaged, energetic lifestyle, with resort-style amenities. This is where the Variety part of the Apollo Program comes in. Community members in Enhanced Care (Memory Care) can enjoy relaxing in a beautiful outdoor courtyard, eating a chef-prepared meal in a beautiful dining room, doing puzzles or playing games in the lounge, or reading in the library. These resort-style amenities keep life fun and interesting. Variety is the spice of life, and your loved one never has to be bored or lonely at a Stellar Living community.
We’re also known for our robust activities schedule, which is the Vitality part of the Apollo program. Your loved one may have memory loss, but that doesn’t have to stop them from going on outings to local restaurants and shopping centers, or partying with other residents at one of our many daily activities. Every day offers unique things to do, from baking and crafting to games and puzzles. We also promote companionship between community members and connection between staff members and residents. These special friendships and connections really help residents feel loved and accepted.
Finally, we consider your loved one as a whole person, not a diagnosis. Our Victory-centered wellness plan is carefully tailored to your loved one’s individual preferences, needs, and history. We want to give them their brightest possible present and future, and our highly trained staff will help make that happen. Memory Care is what we do here, and all of our team members are highly qualified. All Memory Care directors or coordinators have certified Dementia Practitioner licenses. Plus, our communities host nationally accredited dementia-specific trainings for employees regularly, and team members stay up to date on the latest advancements in memory care.
Transparent, Open Pricing & Communication
We know that first and foremost, you love your senior, no matter what health challenges they may be dealing with. It can be nerve-wracking to send the person you’ve been caring for off into an unknown environment. So, we’ll keep you updated every step of the way, through LifeLoop and weekly emails. Our staff is also happy to meet with you any time you may wish to discuss concerns or changes in your loved one’s condition or care plan.
We also know that finances are a common concern, both for seniors and their loved ones. But Memory Care might end up costing less than you expect, especially when you factor in what you and your loved one are currently spending on their home, property taxes, food, entertainment, utilities, home and car insurance, vehicle maintenance, yard care…this list goes on and on. You may also want to consider what a higher quality of life would be worth to you and your senior.
Don’t wait to consider Memory Care until it’s too late. Sit down with one of our friendly Family Advisors today, and they’ll discuss our transparent, line-by-line pricing, so you’ll know exactly what your expenses would look like.
Better Memory Care Through the Apollo Program
Memory Care doesn’t have to mean a traditional “nursing home” environment with halfhearted activities just to pass the time. At Stellar Living, our Memory Care communities are stunning resort-style buildings with 5-star amenities, around-the-clock fine dining, and fun, purposeful activities. Through the Apollo program, we strive to provide world-class Memory Care that maximizes life in all its stages.
But you don’t have to take our word for it! Tour a Stellar Living Memory Care Community today, talk with our Family Advisors, and see how the Apollo Program is changing lives.
