Memory Support Team improves quality of life for LW residents

About 84,000 people in Orange County are affected by dementia and experience memory loss. The memory support team has resources to help people with memory loss concerns.

Care team navigator Pam Krug is a member of the memory support team, and assists residents firsthand with their concerns and needs, whether its a resident or their caregiver who suffers from memory loss.

When a resident calls the help line, a social worker answers the phone and takes note of their concerns. A member of thememory supportteam meets with the resident in Building 5 or in resident’s homes, and discusses the ways and tools that have been proven to manage memory loss. The memory support team will tailor its visits with each person to meet his or her unique needs.

One of the tools Krug finds helpful to people experiencing memory loss is helping them find positive ways to spend their time. This may include discovering and developing new interests, and building friendships.

People who experience a memory loss or know someone who could use assistance can call the memory support team help line at 844-373-4400.

—Robann Arshat

"There is nothing more exciting than connecting the residents with a club or activity that they may enjoy and encouraging them to meet new people. Just because you may live alone, you do not have to be alone." -Pam Krug

Pam Krug