Navigating the Dementia Journey with Silverado
A loved one receiving a diagnosis of dementia brings a flurry of emotions – sadness, fear, guilt, and confusion to name a few. While the shock of this life-altering news can seem overwhelming, there is help.
Silverado is here to guide and support you at every stage—offering expertise, compassion, and resources that bring clarity and comfort when you need it most.
1. Is It Dementia: Searching for Answers
A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming—filled with confusion, grief, and urgent questions. At Silverado, our experts help families make sense of what’s ahead while holding onto hope, offering education, guidance, and compassionate support to take the first step forward with confidence.
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2. Early-Stage Caregiving at Home: Learning & Adapting
Many families care for loved ones at home in the early stages, but without the right tools it can quickly become overwhelming. Silverado provides resources on creating safe environments, adapting routines, and keeping loved ones cognitively engaged through our Nexus® brain health program—empowering families to help loved ones thrive.
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3. Rising Stress & Burnout: “Something’s Not Right”
Caregiving can take a toll, leading to exhaustion, guilt, and burnout. Silverado supports caregivers as much as residents—offering respite care, consultations, and guidance to help you recognize when it’s time for help and to care for yourself as well as your loved one.
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4. Crisis or Turning Point: “We Can’t Keep Them Safe Anymore”
When safety becomes a concern due to wandering, medical issues, or behavioral needs, Silverado helps families explore memory care with dignity and reassurance. Our secure environments, skilled clinical teams, and purposeful engagement programs ensure both safety and quality of life.
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5. Decision Time: Researching & Touring Memory Care
Searching for memory care can feel overwhelming, but Silverado provides transparency, trust, and decades of dementia expertise to guide families through the process. We encourage families to visit, ask tough questions, and see firsthand the difference our communities make.
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6. Transitioning to Memory Care: Mixed Emotions
Even after move-in, families may experience relief alongside sadness or guilt. Silverado supports the entire family—keeping loved ones engaged while helping families remain connected and redefining their role from caregiver to advocate, spouse, daughter, or son.
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