For loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, memory care in California offers different options to help provide specialized care tailored specifically to meet the unique but changing needs associated with dementia related cognitive loss.
Different Levels of Memory Care Alzheimer's and dementia are progressive diseases.
As time passes, the level of care and help with day-to-day living tasks increases.
During the earlier stages, families often choose to care for their loved one at home.
Family members, friends, and neighbors often chip in to help with the care-giving role.
This includes help with cooking, shopping, housekeeping, and companionship.
As time passes and the person's cognitive abilities diminish, help with personal hygiene including bathing and dressing also becomes a necessity.
Respite Care As the level of assistance becomes more demanding, taking care of a loved one with this type of disease can become more than family caregivers can handle alone.
For those who still wish to keep their loved one at home, part-time home health aides and nurses can be hired to provide much needed assistance.
Be sure the caregiver service you contact has special training and experience in memory care.
Also consider whether or not skilled nursing services will be required as only a nurse is able to provide medical care.
Hiring in-home caregivers is one form of respite care that offers caregivers a break.
Another option is adult day care services.
Again when, looking for adult day care, it is imperative to find one that specializes in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementia.
Such an environment allows your loved one to interact with others while getting the care and supervision they need.
Here are a few adult day care options that provide memory care in California: Adult Day Care Providing Memory Care in California

• North San Diego County Alzheimer's Care
• The Gardens Special Memory Care Facility and Adult Day Care Program
• Chateau at Carmichael Park
• Primrose Alzheimer's Living
• St.
  Francis Senior Residence

Assisted Living and Continuing Care As dementia progresses, needs change.
Many care communities offer a variety of care options from independent living to Hospice services.
The best case scenario for those with diminishing cognitive abilities is to find a Continuing Care Community that offers a Special Care Unit (SCU) to care for those with memory loss.
Such a facility allows your loved one to enjoy life in an assisted living environment, and then to move on to continuing care in the SCU that includes skilled nursing services when needed.
This type of facility meets immediate as well as long-term needs and allows your loved one to stay in one facility.
Look specifically for a Continuing Care facility that specializes in Alzheimer's or dementia memory care.
Here is a short list of continuing care facilities that provide memory care in California.

• Emeritus Senior Living
• Villa Rosa
• Silverado Senior Living (offers a number of locations that provide memory care throughout California)
• Somerford Place Alzheimer's Assisted Living
• Villa Capri at Varenna

When Memory Care Is Needed Forgetfulness is part of growing older.
We all know what it's like to forget a name or misplace our car keys.
It's annoying.
But when forgetfulness starts to interfere with life it's time to talk with your primary healthcare provider.
Signs that signal a possible problem include:

• Trouble with problem solving
• Change in mood
• Change in behavior
• Problems completing mundane tasks
• Trouble understanding spatial relationships

If you suspect your loved one may be in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's talk with your doctor right away.
In some cases medication may help manage the symptoms and even slow the progression of the disease.