Memory Care

A diagnosis of dementia, whether it’s Alzheimer’s or another memory-related illness, requires a delicate balance of comprehensive care, personalized attention and dynamic flexibility. With the proper information and support, memory loss can be managed gracefully for everyone.

More importantly, Wellspring Lutheran Services comes alongside you as you navigate the need for memory support, creating a tailored plan that nurtures and supports your loved one, while also supporting the needs of the family.

Our memory care facilities are specifically designed to comfort and reinforce the familiar for residents, encourage engagement and connection, and emphasize strengths and abilities. Our dedicated staff is also specially trained to understand and respond to the nuances of dementia, so they can deliver the comfort and care your loved one needs — all with the understanding their diagnosis requires.

At Wellspring Lutheran Services, your loved one will be treated with compassion, empathy and dignity.

Memory Care Locations

Wellspring – Senior Living Campus

Saginaw, MI

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Adella’s Story

Adella receives memory support at Wellspring Lutheran Services Senior Living Campus in Saginaw. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2012. Listen as her daughter Marianne shares the story from what it was like as a caregiver to the relief she feels now that her mother is receiving the care she needs.

When to Consider Memory Care

It’s likely time for memory care for your loved one if:

They have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia or another form of memory loss.
Disorientation and confusion are placing them or others at risk.
They’re forgetting to do things that impact their health and wellness, like eating, drinking, taking medications and/or maintaining their personal hygiene.
They’re wandering off, getting lost or forgetting how they got somewhere or how to get back.
Their home environment is deteriorating or no longer safe.

Benefits of Memory Care

Our approach to memory care has many benefits, including:

Safety and support: Your loved one will be in a secure environment that is staffed 24-hours a day. They’ll have around-the-clock support, and you’ll have peace of mind.
Engagement and stimulation: From exercise and devotions to music therapy and games, activities are strategically selected to promote familiarity, purpose and enrichment.
Reduced frustration: Leveraging their specialized training, our staff anticipates needs and uses effective techniques to help relieve the distress and frustration common with memory loss.
Focus on what’s possible: We build on your loved one’s abilities and what is present, and help you focus on the same.
Specialized dining: Three delicious meals provided daily and served family-style to encourage socialization.

Memory Care FAQs

How much does memory care cost at Wellspring Lutheran Services?

Since each care plan is tailored to the individual, the cost for memory care varies. For an estimate, contact us or make an appointment to visit one of our memory care facilities.

Is there a particular memory care program or protocol that you use?

Yes. Our Saginaw Campus uses the Best Friends model.