OCEAN CITY – The Shores at Wesley Manor’s Memory Support Residence offers a home-like environment, programs and services designed to care for the older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Many who suffer from the various forms of dementia show a wide range of capabilities. The Shores’ programs are designed to maximize these capabilities and to encourage and maintain an individual’s independence, even as their capabilities decline, according to staff at the facility. Program participants will receive more extensive monitoring, direction and personal care than in the general population of assisted living, with the privacy, dignity and respect he or she deserves, according to the Shores.

Caring for those with dementia can be challenging. The Shores at Wesley Manor provides specialized services tailored to the individual needs of residents, in a safe environment designed to minimize confusion, foster independence, provide stimulating activities and maximize quality of life, according to a statement from the organization. “Experienced staff members are always on hand to provide proper care and support, and families are encouraged to participate in care planning sessions and visit any time,” reads the statement.

The Shores at Wesley Manor is located at 2201 Bay Ave. in Ocean City. To schedule a tour of the Shores at Wesley Manor’s Memory Support Residence, call Jessica Stewart at 609-399-8505. For more information, see www.theshoresretirement.org.