Memory Care / Dementia

Helping families navigate memory care in Boston with confidence

Our life care managers know that the final chapter should reflect a life well-lived. We handle the overwhelming details so you can focus on creating meaningful moments and saying what needs to be said.
Alder care manager connecting with an elderly client during an in-home consultation

Personalized plans for memory care in Boston

Our team has deep knowledge of Greater Boston's memory care resources, from in-home support to specialized facilities. We help you understand your options and make decisions that honor your loved one's preferences and your family's values.

Complete cognitive and care assessment
We evaluate memory, thinking abilities, physical health, and safety needs to understand the full picture

Work with your family's values and goals 
We make sure every recommendation fits with what matters most to your family

Coordinate with healthcare providers We work with doctors and specialists to align care plans with medical recommendations

Assess home safety
We evaluate whether staying at home is safe or if other living arrangements would be better

Design care that fits your loved one
We create plans that address specific memory challenges while honoring individual preferences and routines

Coordinate in-home services 
For those staying home, we arrange safety modifications, caregivers, and community resources

Guide selection for living options We help you understand the differences between assisted living memory units, various living arrangements, dedicated memory care communities, and continuing care options

Match with the right level of care
Our knowledge of Greater Boston facilities helps us find programs that match your loved one's future needs

Monitor and adjust over time We regularly check how things are going and adjust care plans as memory loss progresses

Provide education and resources 
We help you understand what to expect and how to cope with the changes memory loss brings

Offer emotional guidance 
Our life care managers provide support for the complex emotions families experience during this journey

Facilitate family meetings
We help keep everyone informed and working together toward shared goals

Focus on quality of life We help find meaningful activities and create safe environments that promote independence while ensuring necessary support

Address difficult behaviors 
We provide proven strategies for managing confusion, agitation, and other challenging behaviors

Improve communication 
We teach family members how to communicate more effectively as memory loss progresses

Create safe, engaging environments 
We help make homes and care settings both secure and stimulating

Preserve dignity and connection 
We focus on what your loved one can still do and enjoy, not just what they've lost

Expert memory care in Boston that made all the difference

“Alder's memory care support has been a lifeline for our family as we navigate Mom's Alzheimer's. Their expertise, compassion, and ongoing support have helped us provide Mom with the best possible care while also taking care of ourselves.

We're so grateful to have them by our side."

— Emily, devoted daughter
Alder life care manager smiling and holding a notebook, ready to help families navigate senior care

Here's how we guide families through memory loss

1  Schedule your free introductory call

Connect with Alder to discuss your loved one's memory care needs and learn how our specialized support can help your family navigate this journey.

2  Get personalized guidance and planning

One of our experienced life care managers (a registered social worker or nurse) will work with your family to assess needs, explore options, and create a plan that honors your loved one's preferences.

3  Receive ongoing support

We stay connected to monitor how care is working and adjust plans as needs change, providing continued support for both your loved one and your family.