Need for memory care spurring facility upgrades

Seniors and their families are demanding additional amenities and homelike settings, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website


Seniors and their families are demanding additional amenities and homelike settings in long-term care facilities, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. There’s also been a movement away from the secluded, locked-down memory care wing within a community to more purpose-built environments that support the emotional needs of residents and foster independence and cognitive stimulation.

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September 18, 2015


Topic Area: Industry News


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