New Dawn Memory Care - Aurora is a specialized community designed to support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The community operates with a clear focus on safety and engagement, providing a secure and comforting environment for residents who may have memory-related challenges. One of the hallmarks of New Dawn Memory Care - Aurora is its purpose-built memory care area, which is situated in its own dedicated building to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
Staff at New Dawn Memory Care - Aurora are present and attentive 24 hours a day, ensuring that residents receive round-the-clock assistance and supervision. The community is particularly adept at caring for those who may be at risk for wandering, employing both physical security measures and technological solutions—such as alarm bracelets—to prevent residents from becoming lost or venturing into areas that are not safe. These tools allow for an ideal balance of freedom and supervision, prioritizing the security of each individual.
The care provided at New Dawn Memory Care - Aurora spans a range of needs, accommodating individuals who may require substantial assistance with activities of daily living or who have complex nursing and behavioral care requirements. Staff are trained to manage a variety of behaviors that are often associated with dementia, including physical aggression or other behavioral challenges. This flexibility means that even those with more significant behavioral symptoms can find the support they need within the community.
Residents benefit from a thoughtfully structured program of activities tailored for those with memory loss, designed to keep individuals active, stimulated, and socially engaged. The team at New Dawn Memory Care - Aurora recognizes the importance of maintaining connections to daily routines and meaningful interactions, incorporating activities and opportunities for both cognitive and physical engagement. Devotional services are also available, providing spiritual comfort and support as part of holistic care.
Healthcare support is comprehensive and readily accessible. On-site staff include nurses, with doctors available on call, ensuring that both routine health monitoring and urgent needs can be addressed promptly. The community offers specialized care for diabetic residents, including the administration of blood sugar tests and insulin injections, and can provide sliding scale therapy when appropriate. In addition, staff are equipped to support residents with bowel and bladder incontinence, offering reminders and care as required to promote comfort and dignity.
The facility is prepared to handle varying levels of mobility and physical ability among its residents, providing standby assistance, one-person or two-person transfers, and even mechanical lifts if necessary to ensure safe movement around the community. As residents’ needs change over time, New Dawn Memory Care - Aurora is able to adjust the level of care provided, allowing individuals to continue living in the community while receiving increasing support. This continuity of care, combined with meals, transportation, and other daily services, creates a stable and nurturing environment for those in need of memory care.