The holidays bring cherished traditions, warm gatherings, and precious time spent with loved ones. But for many families, these extended visits with aging parents also reveal subtle changes—particularly with memory, behavior, or daily routines. These moments can be emotional, yet they also offer an opportunity to support your loved one’s safety and well-being.
At The Terraces at Via Verde Memory Care in San Dimas, California, we understand how difficult it can be to notice these shifts. Early awareness is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved one. It opens the door to compassionate, specialized dementia support in an environment designed for comfort, connection, and dignity.
Signs It May Be Time to Consider Memory Care
Every person experiences cognitive changes differently, but certain signs often indicate that your loved one may benefit from the safety and structure of a Memory Care environment. As you spend time with family this holiday season, be mindful of:
Increasing forgetfulness or confusion
Repeated questions, missing appointments, forgetting familiar names, or difficulty following conversations may signal cognitive decline.
Safety concerns at home
Leaving appliances on, wandering, unlocking doors at odd hours, or difficulty managing household tasks can put your loved one at risk.
Changes in hygiene or personal care
Wearing the same clothes for days, skipping bathing, or appearing less groomed may indicate struggles with self-care.
Disorientation or getting lost
Difficulty navigating familiar places, confusion about time or location, or getting turned around easily are important warning signs.
Personality or mood changes
Increased irritability, agitation, anxiety, sadness, or social withdrawal may reflect deepening dementia symptoms.
Medication challenges
Missed doses, taking extra pills, or confusion about prescriptions can quickly lead to health concerns.
Declining judgment or decision-making
Trouble handling finances, poor choices that compromise safety, or increased vulnerability to scams may indicate a need for more structured support.
Recognizing these changes early allows families to take meaningful steps toward ensuring safety, comfort, and meaningful engagement for their loved one.
How Memory Care Helps
The Terraces at Via Verde offers a secure, welcoming, and purposefully designed environment exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our team provides:
- 24/7 support from dementia-trained caregivers
- Personalized care plans tailored to each resident
- Daily routines that create comfort and familiarity
- Activities that encourage connection, joy, and cognitive engagement
- A secure environment that minimizes risks like wandering and falls
- Compassionate care centered on dignity, empathy, and respect
Families often experience peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in a community where their needs are understood and their abilities are nurtured.
Support for Families in San Dimas & the San Gabriel Valley
Having conversations about cognitive decline is never easy. But you don’t have to navigate these decisions alone. The Terraces at Via Verde proudly serves families throughout San Dimas, La Verne, Glendora, Covina, West Covina, Pomona, and the greater San Gabriel Valley.
Our community offers a warm, homelike atmosphere designed to help individuals living with dementia feel safe, supported, and connected.
Let’s Start the Conversation
This holiday season, give your loved one the gift of awareness—and the reassurance that compassionate Memory Care is close by.
To learn more about Memory Care at The Terraces at Via Verde:
📞 Call 909-293-6466
🌐 Contact Us Online
Our team is here to answer questions, offer guidance, and help your family take the next step with confidence.
