Memory Support
Direct admission available—no entry fee
Living with dementia is challenging—both for the individual and those who love them. That’s why our memory support team at Presbyterian Village North receives ongoing specialized education and dementia-specific training like Dementia Live®—an immersive dementia simulation experience that gives caregivers firsthand experience at what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change.
This system employs specialized gear that simulates the sensory experience of dementia, including altered eyesight, hearing and even touch. The program also includes a suite of tools and training designed to improve communication, relationship building, and even how we manage the physical environment for those living with dementia.
PVN has been a leader in providing memory support in Dallas, TX, for decades, and we are proud of our dedicated team and their mission to serve residents.
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Memory Support services & amenities
- Licensed nursing staff on site 24/7
- Medication administration
- Secure garden courtyard with outdoor seating and dining area
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Chef-prepared cuisine to meet special dietary needs
- Access to a full continuum of care
- Special activities and socialization programming
- Exercise to help maintain motor coordination with activities such as Tai Chi, yoga and chair fitness
- Music therapy to stimulate memory and create uplifting feelings
- Art therapy to enhance fine motor coordination
- Cognitive therapy using games, books and trivia to boost brain function and strengthen the mind
- Beauty salon & barbershop
- ElderGrow therapeutic horticulture program
The Terraces—Starting at $8,379
Bluebonnet
Studio (floors 1 and 2) Bedroom with 1 Bathroom
448 sq. ft.
Primrose
1 Bedroom with 1 Bathroom
597 sq. ft.
Morning Glory
2 Bedroom with 1 Bathroom
906 sq. ft.
Memory Support resources
You’re not in this alone, we’re here to help. Here are some excellent resources that address key questions and issues related to memory support.
Dementia Cue Card
How Noise Affects Persons with Dementia
Understanding Caregiver Guilt
What Causes Caregiver Burnout
Understanding Visual Perceptual Deficits
Long Distance Caregiving
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Environment
Better Communication and Understanding
Parkinson’s Disease
Questions about memory support
How does memory support differ from assisted living?
Patients who are cognitively challenged, whether from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, require more attention and a higher level of security than residents in assisted living. Memory support residences at PVN are carefully designed to ensure that residents feel safe and secure. Our program is structured to build confidence in an environment that promotes choice and celebrates accomplishments through familiar schedules and surroundings.
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
Dementia refers to the loss of cognitive functions (thinking, reasoning, the ability to remember) that is severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily functioning. This group of symptoms is not a disease per se, but may accompany certain diseases or conditions. Dementia is irreversible when caused by disease or certain injuries. It may be partially or fully reversible when caused by lifestyle choices, depression or imbalances in certain substances, such as hormones or vitamins.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, characterized by loss of function and death of nerve cells in several brain areas, leading to loss of recent memories and new learning first, and eventually old memories, too.
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