#memory-care

#memory-care

Peo­ple suf­fer­ing from demen­tia lose their abil­i­ty to take an active part in con­ver­sa­tions, every­day activ­i­ties, and their own phys­i­cal upkeep. They are prone to sud­den mood swings, irri­tabil­i­ty, depres­sion, and anx­i­ety. They may be strick­en with delu­sions and wild hal­lu­ci­na­tions. All of these things can be under­stand­ably upset­ting to friends and fam­i­lies. There's a lot of stig­ma sur­round­ing this sit­u­a­tion.

The US healthcare system's capacity crisis has reached a breaking point in neurology, where 145 million Americans with chronic neurological conditions face average wait times of 4-6 months to see a specialist, if they can find one at all. This shortage isn't just an inconvenience; it's forcing millions to cycle through emergency departments, endure preventable suffering, and watch treatable conditions worsen while they wait.

When a loved one is living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, families are often faced with the challenge of finding care that goes beyond safety and medical support. They seek a place where their loved one will be seen as a whole person, embraced with dignity, compassion, and joy. At The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, families across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and greater NYC have found just that: a nationally recognized approach to Memory Care rooted in empathy, connection, and individuality.

Shinmori struggles with memory but fondly recalls teaching children games and making crafts. He illustrates his memory issues as being as small as his fingertip.