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ADDRESS: Aurum Senior & Assisted Living Block H1/10, South City – 2, Gurugram Haryana – 122008, India
Dementia Care at Aurum
Caring for an individual with dementia is a challenging job, both from physical and emotional perspectives. Our homes are generally not equipped to provide the essential safety & security to ensure their well-being. Aurum’s Memory Care unit offers a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our residents.
Our memory care team includes Neurologists, physicians, ICU-trained nurses and experienced caregivers that work round-the-clock to ensure a better quality of life for our residents. Dementia Care team at Aurum is well-trained to identify, manage and treat the symptoms of dementia and the precaution required to care for the resident.
What is Dementia?
The first step to caring for Dementia is to understand it. Dementia is referred to as a group of diseases that affect the way people think and interact, arising due to damage sustained by the brain cells – Sometimes due to injuries and most commonly due to ageing. Individuals with Dementia suffer from short-term memory loss, mind, speech and motor skills. While the Dementia causing diseases can be treated to some extent, but it keeps on worsening with age. Individuals with Dementia require extensive care and round the clock monitoring. Dementia patients exhibit one or more such symptoms:
Loss of judgement & decision-making ability
Loss of orientation in time and space
Deterioration of Problem-solving abilities
Loss of verbal communication
Behavioral changes including eating, dressing and interests
May become unable to perform household tasks
Inappropriate response, lack of emotional control
Activities for Memory Care Residents at Aurum
Cognitive stimulation activities are reported to produce short-term improvement and reduce rate of decline in cognitive function. Test results revealed improved functional status, quality of life, psychological well-being and social participation. Such activity can ideally target both individuals and groups.
Aurum has an entire floor dedicated for memory care residents and is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure that aids in strategically rebuilding, conditioning and strengthening the memory through daily cognitive stimulation activities that include:
Mental Stimulation
Puzzles, games and reading
Physical Stimulation
Walking, exercising & dancing
Chores
Folding laundry, setting table & feeding pets
Creative Stimulation
Art & craft, painting, playing music & singing
Daily Living
Taking bath, brushing, eating, getting dressed
Reminiscence therapy is another type of treatment aimed at activating brain cells by getting them to access the memories of the past by direct or indirect stimulation. Activities include:
Looking through photo albums
Creating scrapbooks
Telling stories
Re-reading letters and greeting cards
Creating music playlists
About Aurum Assisted Living
Aurum Assisted Living is a new 40 room & suites Boutique Assisted Living Residence, located in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. It is an abode for elders looking for a family of likeminded co-residents. It is also equipped to care for to those who may require assistance in day to day living with special support and care. At Aurum Assisted Living our aim is to Add Life to Years of our Residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurum’s memory care program supports residents with mild to moderate dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Severe-stage cases with complex behavioural needs are evaluated individually during the admission assessment.
Staff are trained in dementia-informed care techniques including redirection, validation therapy, and structured sensory engagement. The physical environment is designed to reduce triggers for agitation and support safe mobility throughout the facility.
Yes, the facility follows safety protocols that prevent unsupervised exit from designated areas. Residents with a wandering risk are monitored continuously, and the environment is structured to reduce disorientation and anxiety.
Memory care residents receive higher caregiver attention than standard assisted living. The specific ratio depends on the stage of dementia and behavioural complexity, and is discussed transparently during the care assessment.
Families receive regular updates and are contacted promptly when there is a notable change in mood, behaviour, appetite, or health status. A dedicated care coordinator serves as the family’s primary point of contact throughout the stay.
The team uses non-verbal cues, familiar music, sensory comfort, and consistent daily routines to maintain emotional safety for residents with limited verbal communication. Family-provided photographs and personal objects are used to personalise the environment.