Episode 8 of our Austin Senior Living Series!

EPISODE 8: Memory Care Explained - When Assisted Living Isn’t Enough

Today we’re breaking down memory care - what it is, how it’s different from assisted living, and when your loved one needs this level of specialized dementia care.

In this episode, I cover:

• What memory care actually provides (and how it’s different from assisted living)

• 8 signs it’s time for memory care instead of home care or assisted living

• Real examples from families I work with - including my own mom’s symptoms

• What to look for when touring memory care communities in Austin

• Staff ratios, security features, and behavioral management approaches

• The emotional side of this decision

• Cost ranges in Austin ($5,000-$8,000/month)

• Red flags to watch out for

•How to know if you’re ready to make this move

Raw, honest, and practical - for families navigating one of caregiving’s hardest decisions.

Key Topics: - Memory care definition and features - Secured environments for wandering - Specialized dementia staff training - Signs it’s time for memory care - Safety issues (stove incidents, nighttime wandering) - Sundowning and paranoia - What to look for on tours - Emotional aspects of placement

Resources: - TSL Tour Senior Living: tourseniorliving.org
- Stella’s Direct Line: 737-389-2130

Williams Senior Transition Services

stellawilliamstx.com

Link to Austin Memory Care Community Guide

Checklist for Signs its time for memory care

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