The Role of Family in Personal and Memory Care: Building Strong Support Systems

February 25, 2025

The important role that family and loved ones play in our lives can’t be overstated, and the same is true when it comes to both personal care and memory care for aging adults. Strong support systems are a key component of living life to the fullest, and at The Hickman, our focus is on strengthening our residents’ personal support systems while expanding the support they experience in their everyday lives. We’re committed to every resident’s overall well-being, and it shows.

Personal and Memory Care

Personal care is critical to living a healthy and rewarding life, and it’s something we excel at here at The Hickman. We welcome residents who embrace independence to the fullest, those who require far more careful attention, and everyone in between, and we assist with or provide the exact level of personal care that every resident requires. Beyond personal care, however, we also pay attention to memory care.

Memory care means tending to our memories without forcing them into a linear configuration that can cause considerable anxiety in those suffering from memory loss or dementia. We help our residents appreciate the here and now while cherishing memories as they arise. And we find that nothing enhances personal, or memory care the way a strong support system does.

The Involvement of Family and Friends

When those we love and trust play a primary role in our lives, it can have a significant impact on our overall well-being and ability to live life to the fullest. In fact, this connection comes with a range of important benefits that include all the following:

• Emotional Support – While emotional support can come from a range of sources, it’s difficult to beat the level of support we receive from those who are closest to us. They provide an easy sense of comfort, companionship, and security that is hard to replace.
• Quality of Life – The sense of belonging and connection we obtain from a strong support system that includes family members and loved ones is difficult to overstate and can greatly enhance our overall quality of life.
• Improved Communication – Family members and those who’ve been closest to us over the years are not only excellent advocates but can also help bridge any communication gaps we experience during the aging process.

At The Hickman, we believe in better care through stronger support systems, and we are invested in facilitating existing connections while setting the stage for new ones.

Come Live and Grow with Us

Hickman recognizes the profound impact that family plays in personal and memory care, and this is reflected in everything we do. Instead of taking a cookie-cutter approach to serving our residents, we pride ourselves on tailoring our services to each unique individual. This includes facilitating their support systems – with a focus on those who are nearest and dearest to them. Learn more about our special brand of care by reaching out and contacting us online or calling 484-760-6300 today.