Hyland Campus - Memory Care in Sun Prairie has a special section called Blu Grotto® Memory Care, which is set up just for older adults with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory problems, and it sits inside a larger community that also offers independent living and assisted living choices, which can be nice if a couple needs different levels of care or if someone's needs change over time. The memory care neighborhood was built with safety in mind, so folks who wander or have trouble remembering things can move around without getting into a dangerous situation, and families often find some comfort in the extra security, like alarms on the doors and bracelets to prevent someone from leaving unnoticed, plus staff are always there, watching round the clock. The inside of Blu Grotto® looks like a regular residence, and the rooms and apartments are arranged to help residents keep their independence as long as possible, with wide halls, safety features for bathing and moving around, full tubs, kitchens or kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi, so residents have some comforts while being safe.
The care teams in memory care are trained to work with folks who have cognitive problems, and there's help available for everything from dressing and bathing to taking medicine or moving around, including lifts and help for people who can't walk. They'll work closely to make a plan for each person, which can even cover hospice, respite care, aging in place, and support for folks with major behavior concerns or those at risk of wandering, which is good for people who need more help or have special needs. They have a full-time activity director who schedules engaging events, so there are always things to do-people get together for stretching and yoga, art and cooking classes, gardening, games in the common room, and even educational lectures, and outings are arranged with transportation, so residents are not stuck indoors all day unless they want to be. Pet-focused programs bring in animals for visits, sometimes children come in for intergenerational activities, devotional services are on site, and there's a full calendar of activities each week to encourage socializing and keep everyone's minds active, which helps with mood and loneliness.
Meals are prepared for residents and can be made for special diets such as gluten-free, low or no sodium, vegetarian, or low sugar, and there's a dining room where people can eat together, which helps everyone feel more at home. The campus also provides other needed services-like laundry, housekeeping, beautician and salon access, even long-term care insurance options, sprinkler and alarm systems, guest parking, and cable TV, and the grounds are maintained for both indoor and outdoor enjoyment, so folks can relax outside or join in activities when they'd like. Blu Grotto® Memory Care is a place where someone with memory problems can live in a supportive and safe environment, with a friendly staff who know how to handle tough days and make sure everyone's comfortable, maybe in their favorite clothes or with a little extra time if needed, and who always support folks in making connections and keeping as much independence as possible, even as needs change, which really does make a difference day to day.
