How to Tour a Memory Care Community Like an Expert

<p><em>“You must look for places that can be creative. And you know, just kind of look for the individual needs of that person. Because not everybody's going to want to play bingo, you know.” Amanda Bailey- Senior Advisor</em></p> <p><br></p> <p>With Amanda Bailey’s years of experience working in memory care communities, this conversation with Kim Hegwood is one you do not want to miss. Learn what you need to observe and what questions to ask when touring a memory care community.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>How to Contact Amanda</strong></p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.helpformyparents.com/">www.helpformyparents.com</a></p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:amandabailey@helpformyparents.com">amandabailey@helpformyparents.com</a></p> <p>Phone (832) 465-7845</p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HelpForMyParents">https://www.facebook.com/HelpForMyParents</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/help-for-my-parents-llc/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/help-for-my-parents-llc/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn Personal: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabailey1987/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabailey1987/</a></p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong></p> <p>Like many of the families she helps, Amanda Bailey’s family faced Alzheimer’s head-on when her mom was diagnosed with the debilitating disease. Her family, like many others, was faced with care decisions that seemed overwhelming and needed guidance.</p> <p>Amanda’s mom succumbed to the disease, and it charted a path for her to help families looking for care in senior living. Amanda Bailey’s unique experience as a family member and eventually becoming an executive director in assisted living &amp; memory care communities is what she brings to families to this day.</p> <p>Her company, Help for My Parents, assists families search for the care they need for their loved ones. It is the goal to provide families with a concierge style approach to searching for long-term care placement. She draws on her extensive experience in facilities to help the fa