Memory Care FAQs

The Alzheimer’s Association has an excellent summarized list of the 10 signs to look for. They are as follows:

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty in completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure
4. Confusion with time and place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood or personality

Every individual is different. Little by little, new residents become comfortable with their new surroundings and the structure and routine we provide.

We are able to accommodate special diets, such as diabetic, low-sodium, or low-fat diets if prescribed by a physician. Of course, we also provide alternatives for vegetarians or individuals who have food allergies or dislikes.

We gladly welcome visiting animals, but unfortunately pets may not live here due to the focus on resident care. Your visiting animal must be friendly, since other residents will most likely want to visit as well, be current on all vaccinations, and be on a leash.

The majority of our residents go out for day trips with their family or friends. Our goal is for you to do the same things you did with your loved one prior to the move.

We have many families that do not live in San Luis Obispo County. To communicate concerns or to conduct meetings, our management staff utilizes conference calls and email. The added benefit of medical professionals making house calls to Sydney Creek allows for minimal need for a resident to go to an off-site appointment.

Yes, you can call in and speak to your loved one at any time. However, we request you to kindly understand your loved one’s full daily schedule with meals and activities. We’ve been doing this for a long time now, and experience tells us that occasional phone calls are better than frequent ones. With fewer calls, your loved one will make the adjustment to life at Sydney Creek more easily.