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Families coping with a dementia diagnosis know all too well how stressful caregiving can be, especially as the disease progresses. From personality changes to the dangers of wandering, caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia can be a full-time job. If you are caring for someone with memory loss, you know it can be all-consuming. You should also know that you are not alone in your journey.

Murano is a new senior living community located in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood that offers a range of senior living services, including memory care. Murano has a unique approach to memory care that is compassionate and empowering, providing care for the whole family.

Knowing It’s Time for Memory Care

Many dementia caregivers spend years pouring into a loved one who is living with the disease. Many caregivers make great financial, emotional, and physical sacrifices to care for their loved one. This can make it hard to know when it is time to move into memory care and many caregivers feel guilty moving a loved one after years of selfless care.

The truth is that dementia is a degenerative disease that worsens over time and because of that it requires full-time care. If you are concerned about the safety of your loved one, about the risk of wandering, or are worried about their living conditions, it may be time to move to senior living. Memory care communities also provide a social outlet with activities thoughtfully designed for people with memory loss. If your loved one could benefit from engaging activities that bring a sense of accomplishment and purpose, it may be time to consider memory care.

The good news is that you are not alone in this decision. Murano strives to be your partner in memory care. Just like a trusted advisor, the well trained staff at Murano knows what it’s like to care for someone with dementia and can help you navigate this difficult time. More than memory care, Murano’s expertise is also with families who are coping with a challenging diagnosis. Believing that we all deserve empathy, compassion, and patience, Murano is a home for the whole family.

Opal by Leisure Care ®: An Innovative Approach to Memory Care

Murano has a holistic and person-centered approach to memory care called Opal, Leisure Care’s signature memory care program. Realizing that each resident is unique, the compassionate staff at Murano designs a unique program that incorporates each resident’s life story while providing meaningful and purpose-driven activities like continuing education, music therapy, and horticulture therapy.

Memory care at Murano is centered around seven pillars of wellness to ensure that each resident is comfortable, cared for, and celebrated in their own individualized way.