Memory Support
A continuum of innovative memory support options for your loved one.
Caring for a loved one can be challenging, especially if they have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another neuro-cognitive disorder. For many years, Messiah Lifeways has been providing a variety of support services to help caregivers and their loved ones living with cognitive impairment and memory loss. We offer a number of specialized memory support programs in Mechanicsburg, PA to provide the assistance your loved one’s needs, ranging from Nursing Care to Adult Day services, along with in-house physicians and access to psychological and behavioral health services.
Learn more about our memory support options offered in Mechanicsburg at our Messiah Village campus today to get the care that your loved one needs or schedule a private consultation with Kimberly Korge, Senior Director of Memory Support and Life Enrichment.
Memory Support Resources
We’re here to support individuals and families throughout their journey with resources, guidance, and connection.
In addition to the memory support services we offer through Enhanced Living or Nursing Care, Kimberly Korge, Senior Director of Memory Support and Life Enrichment, is available to provide additional support to individuals and families. Kimberly offers support groups, personal consultations, and memory screenings to help individuals and families navigate questions, understand memory changes, and find support along the way.
Contact Kimberly Korge at 717.795.3759 to learn more about these resources or to schedule a consultation.
Check back soon for additional memory support resources, information, and educational opportunities.
Nursing Memory Care
Within nursing care Messiah Village offers a secure neighborhood with specialized services for those with Alzheimer’s and other neuro-cognitive diagnoses coupled with chronic health issues. The safe and secure environment promotes individuality and dignity, with group and individualized activities that maximize independence and provide stimulation. Various opportunities are offered to promote spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness including music, cooking, intergenerational groups, exercise groups, music therapy, and special interest programs.
Music Therapy Program
In 2018, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village introduced a powerful music therapy program to the memory care neighborhood. The program brings a board-certified music therapist to the skilled nursing neighborhoods to offer personalized, clinical service to improve outcomes, behaviors, and holistic wellness for residents. While Messiah Village has a rich legacy of using and appreciating music in clinical and social settings, the program marks a considerable turning point in our therapeutic approaches. This formalized adult music therapy program takes music beyond art form and entertainment and helps residents creatively express their memories and feelings.
Enhanced Living Memory Care
This program is licensed as Personal Care and is especially designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of cognitive and memory impairment. It provides a secure environment including more assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming, housekeeping, personal laundry service, and medication monitoring. Verbal cueing, redirection, and behavioral intervention are also provided. Memory support services in Enhanced Living offer a comprehensive activity program to promote spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness.
Adult Day Program
This service offers an enriching, uplifting experience outside of the home for loved ones who are unable to safely stay alone during the day due to cognitive impairment and memory loss. Messiah Lifeways offers Adult Day services in Mechanicsburg. It’s a cost-effective alternative that offers great balance for caregivers who want their loved ones staying home with them, yet still work or have other responsibilities during the day. Adult Day team members are nursing and activity professionals trained in providing personal assistance, therapeutic programs, medication administration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first aid.