Dealing with memory loss in the elderly can be a complicated situation, especially if a care provider or family isn’t educated about the condition. This can lead to a break down in communication between the caregivers and family members and their elderly loved one, resulting in a lower quality of care. If a client cannot communicate their needs to their caregiver and a caregiver doesn’t know how to interpret what the senior is trying to convey, the client’s needs will likely go unmet.
If a care provider does not have the opportunity to receive training in caring for clients who suffer from memory loss through the agency where they are employed, there are a number of ways they can receive that training within their community. One such place Cypress, Texas area is The Seniors’ Place, in downtown Houston. Although it is a twenty mile drive from Cypress, The Seniors’ Place offers invaluable services in dealing with memory loss in the elderly. Not only does it provide caregivers with information, The Seniors’ Place also offers activities specially designed for seniors who suffer from this condition.
The Seniors’ Place is a memory day care center for older people suffering from mild to moderate memory loss and an educational outlet for their caregivers and families. The seniors and their caregivers choose the course of activities that is best suited for their individual needs and abilities. All of the activities focus on building cognitive skills. Some of the ways The Seniors’ Place provides these services is through programs such as group outings, arts and crafts, creative expression, music class, leisure activities, and Bible study.
The layout of The Seniors’ Place is welcoming and inviting. Outside of the facility, there is a courtyard with a fountain and walking track that the seniors may enjoy. Inside the center, the main activity room is largely made of windows overlooking the courtyard. Other smaller rooms for activities open onto the large one. To enroll in the program, clients and their families or caregivers meet with a social worker to discuss the particulars of their situation. Next, the senior is evaluated so that they will be placed on a program that will best fulfill their needs. Of course, all of these services are provided on an out-patient basis, with the client visiting whenever they want to. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 6:00pm. Caregivers and family members are welcomed and encouraged to attend the center with their elderly loved ones.
The Seniors Place
2714 Joanel Street
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 552-0420
