Memory Care in New Orleans

Assessing Care Needs and Timing

Determining when memory care is the right next step requires careful evaluation of your loved one’s current situation. We assess daily living activities, safety concerns, cognitive impairment severity, and caregiver capacity to help families understand when in-home care or assisted living is no longer sufficient.

During our comprehensive needs assessment, we evaluate:

• Current cognitive function and memory impairment levels
• Safety risks at home (wandering, medication management, fall risk)
• Behavioral symptoms that require specialized care
• Physical health needs and medical care requirements
• Social interaction and quality of life considerations
• Family caregiver stress and burnout

This assessment helps families understand not only if memory care is needed, but what level of services and support will best meet their loved one’s needs.

Finding the Right Memory Care Community

Not all memory care facilities are created equal. Because we work closely with memory care communities throughout New Orleans, we can help identify facilities that match your loved one’s personality, care requirements, and family budget.

We focus on quality indicators that matter most:

• Staff-to-resident ratios and staff members’ dementia training
• Specialized programming designed to engage residents meaningfully
• Physical environment features like secured outdoor walking paths
• Approach to behavior management and person-centered care
• Services offered and what costs are included in monthly rent
• Whether the facility provides semi private room or private room options
• Reputation and quality metrics within the senior living community

Our unbiased recommendations ensure you’re selecting a memory care facility based on quality and fit—not just availability or marketing.

Coordinating the Move and Transition

The logistics of transitioning into memory care can be complex. From coordinating with physicians to managing admissions paperwork, we handle the details so you can focus on your loved one’s emotional well-being during this life change.

Our transition coordination services include:

• Communication with medical care providers and memory care unit staff
• Organizing medical records and care history
• Managing admission paperwork and requirements
• Creating a timeline for the move
• Coordinating personal belongings and room setup
• Facilitating family communication about the transition

Supporting Family Emotional Wellbeing

The emotional side of this transition matters deeply. Many families experience guilt, grief, and uncertainty when placing a loved one in memory care. We provide mental health support and help families process these difficult feelings so decisions can be made with confidence.

Family members often struggle with questions like “Am I giving up?” or “Could we have done more?” Our licensed clinical social worker, Elizabeth Stolier, helps families understand that choosing memory care is an act of love—ensuring your loved one receives the specialized care and structured environment they need for safety and quality of life.

Ongoing Oversight and Advocacy

Once your loved one moves into a memory care facility, we don’t step away. Ongoing care management ensures that the quality of care remains consistent with your loved one’s values and preferences.

Our continued involvement includes:

• Regular wellness visits to monitor well being
• Communication with memory care staff about care concerns
• Advocacy if needs aren’t being met
• Updates to family members about health changes
• Coordination with medical care providers
• Adjustments to the care program as dementia progresses