Memory Care

Loving Like Family

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia brings about unique and difficult challenges. At the Peristyle at Beau West, we embrace our individual residents and families, exceeding expectations through specialized Alzheimer’s/dementia care. Beau West is the only memory care assisted living community on the Northshore to be awarded the Dementia Care Specialists' Distinguished Provider Award, a national award that recognizes select memory care communities that demonstrate excellence in resident care, specifically in cultivating an environment and team that allows their residents to enjoy the absolute greatest level of function, safety, and quality of life possible.

The cornerstone of our program is our ability to provide unsurpassed person-centered care that helps our residents living with Alzheimer's/dementia thrive and maintain quality of life, purpose, and health at every stage. We take time to get to fully know each resident in order to provide the very highest quality of personalized care. We are 100% focused on establishing relationships with residents that are based on trust. Our programs are designed to fill each day with happy moments and enriching activities to nurture the overall well-being of each resident.

With our specialized programming your loved one is able to live up to his or her emotional, spiritual, and functional potential at every stage of Alzheimer's/dementia. Through each step of the journey, we are here to guide, and support your loved one and your family allowing you to enjoy many more special moments with your loved one. We provide 100% quality time and peace of mind.

A full-time Director of Health & Wellness
A full-time Activities Director
Around-the-clock nurses
Extensive dementia care training for all staff
Individualized wellness and fitness programs

What Makes The Peristyle at Beau West Different?

Security

Seniors with dementia are known to sometimes wander and become disoriented. Contrary to senior living residences that offer other levels of care, since we are an all-memory care community, we do not have any unsecured wings of our community. Consequently, your elderly loved one is always safe and never at risk of leaving the community unattended.

Diverse Medical Staff

Dementia and cognitive impairments are often medically complex, meaning diagnoses include physical, behavioral, and neurological components. Our trained care staff includes a Director of Health and Wellness, Activities Director, and around-the-clock nurses.

Tailored Care Plans

Because dementia manifests in different ways, we provide customized care plans tailored around your loved one’s needs. By considering input from physicians, families, specialists, and seniors themselves, we create holistic plans that take both needs and preferences into account.

Activities

We fill our residents’ day with a guided routine - a mix of social, sensory, mental, reflective, and light physical activities that don't overwhelm them, yet stimulate their brains.

Dining and Nutrition

We provide three meals a day plus snacks and beverages. However, we also work with registered dieticians and nutritionists to create a balanced and healthy diet for our residents.

Close to Medical Complexes

Centrally located in Mandeville, Louisiana, we are close to a number of outstanding medical complexes and hospitals, such as Ochsner, Rapid Urgent Care, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Northlake Behavioral Health. In emergencies and for regular doctor’s appointments, residents don't have to go far for treatment.

Alzheimer's Versus Dementia

Dementia is the name given to a group of brain disorders. Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia that results from proteins and fibers blocking nerve signals to the brain. Along with common problems that come with other kinds of dementia, such as memory loss and wandering, seniors with Alzheimer's are at risk for behavioral changes, depression, and violent outbursts. Once vibrant, friendly people can be mistrusting and act out of character.

Other forms of dementia include:

Alzheimer’s Disease
Vascular Dementia
Lewey Body
Frontotemporal Dementia
Mixed Dementia

When To Consider Memory Care

Transitioning an elderly loved one out of their home is always a difficult decision. It is even more complicated when they develop Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. If your elderly loved one has begun experiencing memory loss, the signs could be subtle. Begin considering memory care if your elderly loved one express any of the following:

Their overall health is declining.
They suffer from frequent falls, incorrect medication, improper nutrition, and violent outburst.
Caretakers, including family and friends, struggle to keep up and feel exhausted.
Your loved one is more withdrawn or less social.
A doctor has diagnosed your loved one with a memory disorder like dementia or Alzheimer's.

It's important to get a specialist involved early. An impartial, professional third party helps families recognize signs and make informed, proactive decisions.

R & R Restorative and Relaxation Therapy

Through our Restorative and Relaxation Therapy program (R & R) – We create a very individualized support plan for each of our cherished residents. Simple, basic, and thoughtful approaches to the physical and emotional challenges of our residents and their families.

Why is this program important to our residents?

Improves self-awareness and supports independence
Increases and sustained mobility and strength
Encourages participation in activities of daily living and socialization.
Assists in creating new memories and fortifying their legacy
Promotes a sense of pride and dignity while in a supportive environment

How will it support you and your family?

Offering families peace of mind knowing that your loved one is safe and loved.
Offering 100% quality when visiting or taking loved ones on outings
By offering you lost time with your spouse, children, grandchildren, friends and career.
Advocacy and educational support as your family takes this journey together

Insures delivery of exceptional service by our Care Partners through…

New resident and family briefing which involves in depth understanding of the new resident’s personal history, who they are, where they are from and what’s most important to them and their family.
Encourage, support and where possible strengthen your loved ones physical and individual opportunities.
Being consistently aware of the changes in an individual’s personal day to day journey allows us to keep you continually involved with your loved ones care.