Azura Memory Care of Wausau

Azura Memory Care of Wausau is a community built for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and you'll find that the whole building is set up to support folks who need different levels of help as their memory changes, and there are both semi-private and private studio-style suites, all with wheelchair-accessible showers and regular cleaning and laundry done for you, and if you need more support, they've got nurses and staff on service around the clock, with doctors, podiatrists, and therapists who come in, so you don't have to go far for health checks or extra care like physical, speech, or occupational therapy, and people with medical concerns like diabetes or incontinence will find the staff able to help with medications, reminders, and even behavior issues like wandering or aggression, which can be tough for families, but they handle it here with secure doors, alarm bracelets, and trained people who understand dementia thanks to their MOSAIC training program. There are three meals a day, and you can eat with family or guests who are welcome at mealtimes, and there's always something going on indoors and outdoors, like reading by the fireplace, craft groups, game nights, yoga, gardening in raised beds, music, and even outings, plus spaces like a library, fitness center, salon, computer area, and parking for guests. The place allows some pets, and you get different care as you need it, including respite for short stays, and folks who need full care or just someone to keep an eye on them will find the staff ready to help, always treating everyone with respect, aiming to make it feel like home rather than a hospital. If someone enjoys being active, there's programming for things like wine tasting, storytelling, trivia, and brain fitness, and the staff uses what they call a strengths-based approach, making sure people still do what they're able to, so even if memory is a problem, there's still a chance to live a life that's as full as possible. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication, and even dry cleaning are included as needed, and guests can visit and park easily since it's all one story and set up for older folks, plus the residents are mostly 55 and up, which makes it a place where people understand each other's needs. The whole idea is comfort, safety, and dignity, from secured entrances to help with bathing, to activities and therapies designed for people at any stage of memory loss, so nobody is left out, and the building itself, being licensed as a community-based residential facility in Wisconsin, is always under watch.