Choosing the Right Memory Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

2026-09-08 · 24 min · episode 70 · 24 entities

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Link in episode "Choosing the Right Memory Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias": https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney
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Link in episode "Choosing the Right Memory Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias": https://oasissenioradvisors.com/locations/roswell-ga/community-guide

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“There’s no perfect option out there, and there’s no community that’s going to check every single box.” — Kelly Graffius Are you facing the moment you hoped would never come, trying to choose the right memory care community for your loved one? If you are not sure where to start, you are not alone. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we know how emotional and complicated this decision can feel. We’re sharing six practical tips from Kelly Graffius, certified senior advisor and president of OASIS Senior Advisors in Roswell, Georgia, who has guided countless families through this exact process. If you are early in your dementia journey, you may start out evaluating independent or assisted living. No matter where you begin, this often leads to evaluating memory care as well, so this is our focus here. Full Show Notes https://thecaregiversjourney.org/70-choosing-the-right-memory-care-community-six-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/ Additional Resources Mentioned Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/locations/roswell-ga/community-guide/ Kelly Graffius phone +1 678-753-8155. Checklist https://thecaregiversjourney.org/guides/#guides The Caregiver’s Journey Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: https://roadmap.thecaregiversjourney.org/ Available as an interactive page on our website that walks you through the three stages of your dementia family caregiver journey. Includes the option to download the guide for free. Takeaways Tip 1: Know your goals. Tip 2: Decide on your preferred geographic location. Tip 3: Decide on your all in budget. Tip 4: Understand the care component. Tip 5: Go on a tour. Tip 6: Consider using an expert Read More in This Blog https://thecaregiversjourney.org/70-choosing-the-right-memory-care-community-six-essential-tips/