Morning Pointe Memory Care
Specialized Care for People Living with Memory Loss
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence and Memory Care communities are designed specifically to meet the needs of residents living with Alzheimer’s and memory loss.
We understand the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, which is why we use the Best Friends™ approach and practice the Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ to create a caring and nurturing environment. We provide purposeful, engaging, daily activities and plenty of interactive opportunities to create structure that helps your loved one feel safe and secure. The programming is designed so that every resident can participate. Activities are familiar, achievable, meaningful, and enjoyable for each specific resident.
In addition to residency, we also offer short-term care for people recovering from a hospital stay and respite care to give full-time caregivers a break so they can take care of other needs.
Morning Pointe associates are trained to provide exceptional care to residents at The Lantern while offering family members all the support they need during this difficult journey. Additionally, The Lantern works with various medical partners and takes an interdisciplinary approach to creating solutions for a resident’s changing behaviors.
Lantern vs Lamplight
Offering two distinct areas for stage-appropriate care all under one roof.*
The Lamplight Program:
- Designed for residents in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
- Features a large, secure, and safe environment.
- Provides a more active area for residents who can engage in lively activities.
The Lantern Program:
- Tailored for residents in the more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Focuses on individual interests, life experiences, and personal strengths for personalized and purposeful support.
- Offers a smaller, more intimate space designed to be calming for residents who may be easily overstimulated.
*Offered in some Lantern Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence
Morning Pointe Memory Care Resource Guide
Early and Latter Stages of Memory Care, Hear from Families
Two Different Levels of Memory Care, All Under One Roof
Even recognizing early signs can be difficult. Do you think your loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or memory loss?
Best Friends™ Certified
The Best Friends ™ Approach is designed to help people with memory loss feel safe, secure, and valued. Associates at The Lantern at Morning Pointe communities are trained in the Best Friends ™ Approach, which allows them to connect and communicate with residents effectively, treating them as a friend would and getting to know all about them. This method empathizes friendship, remaining loving and positive, and using building blocks to offer care and support:
- Recognizing and understanding what it’s like to have dementia
- Knowing and using the person’s life story
- Knowing just what to say when communication is breaking down
- Experiencing meaningful engagement throughout the day
Meaningful Day™ Program
We have developed the components of a Meaningful Day at The Lantern memory care communities by focusing on personalized programming rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. By investing time and attention in understanding each residents’ prior roles and careers, routines and interests, Morning Pointe associates provide individualized activities and programs that truly focus on quality of life.
Purpose in Every Detail
Cuddle Therapy
Cuddle Therapy is a recognized beneficial program for many residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. Baby dolls can be used to help reduce anxiety, distress, anger, withdrawal and communication difficulties.
Often, they can bring about a sense of calmness, purpose, and in many cases a connection with memories of a resident’s own real children. Understanding the benefits and seeing the impact firsthand, Morning Pointe decided to make its cuddle therapy program even more unique by offering specially created dolls that look, smell and feel like real babies with a goal of enhancing the quality of life for the residents. Many Morning Pointe Lantern Memory Care Communities are home to Gigibean Sprout Dolls, or like models, and a special nursery area.
Life Skills Stations
Dining with Dignity
The Power of Art
Pet Therapy
Music and Memory
We know that facing memory loss or helping a loved one living with memory loss is not easy.
Even recognizing early signs can be difficult. Do you think your loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or memory loss? Click here for common signs of memory loss.
Don’t wait for a crisis to respond. Many people adapt better to memory care communities when they settle into their new home sooner rather than later.
Additional Services & Amenities at Morning Pointe Senior Living
- Licensed nurses providing oversight of health, wellness, and medication management
- Licensed and clinical staff available 24 hours a day*
- 24-hour personalized care services*
- Periodic check-ins
- Personal grooming assistance, such as bathing or getting dressed
- Assistance with transferring to a bed or chair
- Escorting to meals and events
- Accommodations for no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets diets
- Incontinence management
- Licensed nurses providing oversight of health, wellness, and medication management
- Licensed and clinical staff available 24 hours a day*
- 24-hour personalized care services*
- Medication assistance and reminders
- Periodic check-ins
- Personal grooming assistance, such as bathing or getting dressed
- Assistance with transferring to a bed or chair
- Escorting to meals and events
- Accommodations for no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets diets
- Incontinence management
*Varies by community
