Darien Dementia Care
A Personal Passion for Memory Care
Maplewood at Darien is dedicated to the care and well-being of our residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Our staff is trained to communicate positively with those with memory impairment.
Inspired by this belief, our emotion-based philosophy of care, HEART™ (Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect/Reaching out to others, and Trust and Triumph), helps to engage residents so they may continue to enjoy life to their maximum potential. Please take a few minutes to view our memory care brochure.
Our two levels of memory care address the unique needs of residents with early, moderate, and advanced stages of memory impairment.
Tides™*
- For those living with early-stage memory impairment
- A dedicated Tides™ Coordinator oversees and navigates the daily routine of residents
- Full calendar of social and cultural engagement opportunities
- Private apartments with handicapped bathrooms, enrichment programs, and beautiful common areas
*Administered under Special Care Residence License.
Currents™*
- Created for residents with moderate to advanced-stage memory impairment
- Provides additional support and personalized services
- Brain Fitness Center using Touch of HEART™
- Emphasis on making dementia care residents feel safe and secure
- Common areas for social and cultural engagement opportunities
*Administered under Special Care Residence License.
Inspired Dining
As we age, our sense of taste often decreases - which makes eating fresh, flavorful foods even more important. Maplewood at Darien offers Inspired Dining, a sensory-dining philosophy designed for residents living with memory impairment. Our residents enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals that are flavorful and healthy. Inspired Dining allows residents to engage in a culinary experience that helps them live in the moment.
For more information on memory care or Inspired Dining in Darien, CT, contact Maplewood at Darien.