{"id":3703,"date":"2021-12-20T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/?p=3703"},"modified":"2026-01-05T00:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:40:05","slug":"warning-signs-memory-care-puyallup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/blog\/2021\/12\/20\/warning-signs-memory-care-puyallup\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Parent Need Assisted Living or Memory Care? 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It\u2019s a time to share laughs, reminisce, and check-in. However, it\u2019s also <strong>time to notice how your loved ones are doing<\/strong>.<\/p><p>If dad looks like he lost some weight, or mom\u2019s behavior seems a little off, you may think you\u2019re seeing red flags. These could be signs of more significant issues, but it\u2019s best to remain calm and discuss your concerns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/blog\/2020\/10\/13\/start-the-senior-living-conversation-2\/\">only when you\u2019re prepared to do so<\/a>.<\/p><p>Learn to <strong>recognize the signs<\/strong> of when a loved one could benefit from <strong>assisted living<\/strong> or <strong>memory care<\/strong> services.<\/p><h2>Does my parent need assisted living?<\/h2><p>Just because mom added sugar to the mashed potatoes instead of salt isn\u2019t exactly a red flag, but a pile of unpaid bills might be. If certain sections of the home look neglected, is it because of mobility issues or because they\u2019re tired of managing a large house? Either way, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/assisted-living\/\">assisted living<\/a> can help.<\/p><p>During your holiday visit, watch for:<\/p><ul><li>Weight lost or gained<\/li><li>Wearing dirty clothes<\/li><li>Unkempt hair<\/li><li>Avoiding specific tasks due to mobility issues<\/li><li>A dirty home<\/li><li>The yard or home exterior needs work<\/li><li>They\u2019re socially isolated or lonely<\/li><li>They forget medications<\/li><li>Mismanaging finances<\/li><\/ul><h2>Does my parent need memory care?<\/h2><p>Being forgetful is a part of the human condition, but when forgetfulness gets in the way of everyday activities, it classifies as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alzheimers-dementia\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dementia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>If your loved one seems withdrawn from hobbies they once loved or isn\u2019t joining in on telling stories over the dinner table, there\u2019s a chance it could be from the effects of a form of dementia.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/conditions\/brain-disease\/alzheimers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> is the most common form of dementia, and the earliest warning signs include:<\/p><ul><li>Loss of short term memory<\/li><li>Difficulty holding a conversation<\/li><li>Being easily distracted<\/li><li>Getting lost or wandering<\/li><li>Inability to focus<\/li><\/ul><p>While there is no cure for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dementia\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">progressive dementia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/services\/memory-care\/\">memory care programs<\/a> can help slow memory loss, provide a calming environment and offer enriching support to your loved ones. It also relieves families of the duties of acting as caretakers.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_3708\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3708\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-80 wp-image-3708 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2021\/11\/rivers-senior-and-son-looking-at-a-picture-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"The Rivers at Puyallup | Senior man and his son looking at a picture ina frame while sitting on a bed\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2021\/11\/rivers-senior-and-son-looking-at-a-picture-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2021\/11\/rivers-senior-and-son-looking-at-a-picture-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2021\/11\/rivers-senior-and-son-looking-at-a-picture-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2021\/11\/rivers-senior-and-son-looking-at-a-picture.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">zinkevych &#8211; stock.adobe.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>What are the benefits of assisted living?<\/h2><p>Assisted living is a mix of <strong>hospitality<\/strong> and <strong>care<\/strong>, where your loved one can live life with confidence.<\/p><p>Communities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/\">The Rivers at Puyallup<\/a> offer assistance with activities of daily living, chef-inspired dining, wellness programs, and social opportunities.<\/p><p>To enjoy the activities and fun available in the community, our team members provide:<\/p><ul><li>Personalized care plans<\/li><li>Bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance<\/li><li>Medication management<\/li><li>Monitoring of health and behavior status<\/li><li>Physical, occupational, and speech therapy<\/li><li>Housekeeping services<\/li><li>Transportation to medical appointments<\/li><\/ul><p>To make life enjoyable and fulfilling, your loved one will receive:<\/p><ul><li>Three daily meals and snacks<\/li><li>Wellness and fitness programming<\/li><li>Arts, games, and hobby activities<\/li><li>Community outings to local attractions<\/li><li>Access to special events and parties<\/li><\/ul><p>Your loved one will be able to live an independent lifestyle at The Rivers at Puyallup, surrounded by new friends and supportive team members.<\/p><p><strong>Memory care<\/strong> is a specialized version of assisted living. To keep up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/professionals\/public-health\/state-overview\/washington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">growing need for Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care<\/a>, it\u2019s a service The Rivers at Puyallup is proud to offer <strong>Washington<\/strong> families soon.<\/p><h2>Find Memory Care in Puyallup, WA<\/h2><p>The Rivers at Puyallup would like to honor your loved one\u2019s life with our signature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/memory-care\/\">Connections Memory Care<\/a> program.<\/p><p>We understand the burden and burnout that come with trying to take care of a parent living with a form of dementia, and that\u2019s why we\u2019re humbled to offer our <strong>science-backed program<\/strong> to seniors and their families in the <strong>Seattle\/Tacoma area<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>The Connections Program<\/h3><p>Pegasus Senior Health and Wellness Consultant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/leadership-team\/dr-sandra-petersen\/\">Dr. Sandra Petersen<\/a> experienced a stroke over a decade ago. With the help of <strong>neuroplasticity treatment<\/strong>, ballroom dancing, and Spanish lessons, she regained her mobility and overcame memory issues.<\/p><p>Not only did she recover, but her experience also triggered an idea to confront dementia care.<\/p><blockquote><p><em>\u201cIf it could work post-stroke, why couldn\u2019t the same idea of neuroplasticity work in memory care? And so I began thinking about how I might be able to take those neuroplastic concepts, those of connecting through emotions, moving and providing new information to retain and gain skills.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Petersen<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/blog\/2021\/02\/18\/peace-of-mind-memory-care\/\">Connections Program<\/a> provides a <strong>calm<\/strong> and <strong>secure environmen<\/strong>t for people living with Alzheimer\u2019s to express themselves and feel purpose.<\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Assisted Living and Memory Care for Your Family in Puyallup, WA<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Experience the excellence your loved ones deserve at The Rivers at Puyallup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-rivers-at-puyallup\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> to arrange a personalized tour and join our memory care waiting list. <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are a joyous time for families to come together. 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