The holidays bring families together for meaningful traditions, warm conversations, and time to reconnect. But extended visits with aging parents can also reveal subtle changes—especially when it comes to memory, behavior, or daily routines. These signs can be emotional to witness, but they also offer an important opportunity to support your loved one’s safety and quality of life.

At Sunol Creek Memory Care in Pleasanton, California, we understand how difficult it can be to recognize when a loved one may need more support. Early awareness is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Our community specializes exclusively in Memory Care, offering a secure, enriching environment for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. We also provide short-term respite stays (30-day minimum)—a helpful option for families needing temporary support or a trial experience of specialized care.

Signs It May Be Time to Consider Memory Care

While each person’s journey is unique, certain signs often indicate that an older adult may benefit from the added support and safety of Memory Care. As you spend time together this holiday season, you may notice:

Increasing forgetfulness or confusion
Missed appointments, misplaced items, repeated questions, or difficulty following conversations can be early indicators of cognitive decline.

Safety concerns at home
Leaving appliances on, wandering, forgetting to lock doors, or struggling with basic household tasks can quickly become dangerous.

Changes in grooming or hygiene
Wearing the same clothes repeatedly, skipping bathing, or appearing less groomed may show that self-care is becoming difficult.

Disorientation or getting lost easily
Trouble navigating familiar places, forgetting directions, or becoming confused in public settings are important warning signs.

Shifts in mood or personality
New irritability, sadness, anxiety, or withdrawal from favorite activities may signal cognitive or emotional changes.

Difficulty managing medications
Confusion about dosages, missed pills, or taking multiple doses can pose serious health risks.

Declining judgment or decision-making
Difficulty handling finances, falling for scams, or making unsafe choices may indicate a need for more structured support.

Memory Care at Sunol Creek is designed to address these challenges with compassion, purpose, and highly trained support.

Why Memory Care Can Help

Sunol Creek Memory Care provides a secure, structured, and nurturing environment that empowers individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia to feel safe, understood, and engaged. Families often notice improvements in:

• Daily safety and comfort
• Meaningful social connection
• Nutritional intake and routine
• Reduced anxiety and wandering
• Confidence during daily activities
• Overall well-being and peace of mind

Our team specializes in dementia care, offering personalized support based on each resident’s abilities, preferences, and needs.

Short-Term Respite Stays (30-Day Minimum)

For families who aren’t ready for a permanent move—or who simply need temporary support—Sunol Creek offers respite care stays with a 30-day minimum.

Respite stays are ideal for:

• Caregivers needing time to rest, travel, or attend to personal matters
• Families wanting to “try out” Memory Care before making a long-term decision
• Individuals recovering from illness, hospitalization, or increased confusion
• Short-term safety needs during the winter months or periods of transition

Respite stay residents receive the same exceptional care, engagement, and support as full-time residents—helping families experience peace of mind during times of change.

Support for Families in Pleasanton & the Tri-Valley Area

Discussing memory care needs can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face these choices alone. Sunol Creek Memory Care proudly supports families throughout Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, and the greater Tri-Valley region.

Our community offers a warm, home-like environment where every individual is treated with dignity, empathy, and respect.

Let’s Start the Conversation

This holiday season, give your loved one the gift of awareness—and the comfort that comes from knowing expert support is available.

To learn more about Memory Care or our short-term Respite Stays:

📞 Call 925-846-8283
🌐 Contact us Online

We’re here to answer questions, offer guidance, and help your family take the next step with confidence.