Forgetfulness Care

AgeSong’s Forgetfulness Care Program challenges the typical medical view that dementia is a disease or illness. This is why we do not label this symptom dementia but instead refer to it as forgetfulness -- something to which we can all relate. The essence of each human being remains present irrespective of symptoms such as forgetfulness or confusion.

Our program validates responses to this new life phase, while addressing behavioral challenges and changing states of consciousness. We also support family members and caregivers by helping them understand the ‘language of forgetfulness.’

AgeSong’s forgetfulness care services include:

Support of behavioral, physical, and cognitive challenges within a humanistic framework
Community enrichment and therapeutic programs that encourage residents to communicate and to relate to others and their environment
Coordination of assessments to understand biomedical, psychological, and emotional care needs
Ongoing group and individual support for emotional, psychological, and social needs
Comfort and supportive services for residents choosing hospice or palliative care
Staff training to help deepen the understanding of the ‘language of forgetfulness’

We also provide counseling and emotional care with psychology and social science interns from the Pacific Institute, a Bay Area nonprofit organization serving elders through residential care, counseling, education, and research.

Independent Living | Supportive Living | Assisted Living
Forgetfulness Care | Specialized Behavioral and Emotional Care