What do you think of when you talk about going to your Grandma’s house?
For many of us we think about ice cream, cookies, great food, getting snuggled in at night, and a whole lot of love. At Bluebird we call our Memory Care unit, Grandma’s Farmhouse, and we did so just because of these reasons. We’ve created an environment that can help bring back some of these feelings of comfort, safety and being loved.
At Bluebird, we understand many of the difficulties that memory issues can create. Frustrations, concerns about safety, and eating right are all very common and lead to a state of constant worrying. It can be extremely frustrating for families when their loved one begins to ask the same question over and over or begins to do odd things that they never did before. Patience can run thin, and the natural reaction can also be, “Don’t you remember?” or “I just told you that!”
Safety can also be a concern. Wandering, leaving the stove on, putting something metal in the microwave, or leaving the water running in clogged sink can create life threatening situations.
Your loved one’s anxiety can run high. Have ever you heard them say, “Do you really need to go?”, “Can’t you stay just a little bit longer?”, or “Well, when are you coming back?” Many people may not know how to respond to these questions or have tremendous guilt when they have to care for their own families and lives.
Your loved one may not be eating right, forgetting to take medication, or taking the wrong medication! All these things can lead to serious health issues.
Bluebird’s Grandma’s Farmhouse is a secure wing, with dedicated staff to provide consistency. We have a community gathering area, relaxing Sunroom with rocking chairs, Dutch doors (half door room entrances to improve observations without compromising privacy) in each apartment, 24-hour care, private bathrooms and showers, and a range of engaging activities. Some of the things you will find that we have are:
Come and experience Bluebird’s unique approach to Assisted Living. We can send you more information to make it easy to share with your care providers, family and friends. We would love to take some time to answer any questions you may have about Bluebird. Give us a call at 937-645-5315, or simply click the Request More Info link and we will get you what you need.
We can send you more information to make it easy to share with your care providers, family and friends.