Care Levels Offered
What Our Memory Care Community Can Offer You
Just because someone you love is experiencing memory loss, it doesn't mean that they should have to sacrifice their quality of life. Our residents spend their days in a secure environment, surrounded by familiar people who encourage them to enjoy life, experience feelings of belonging and purpose, and help to maintain their current skills through our daily path of engagement.
Here are just a few of the ways we help the seniors in our memory care programs make the most of this season of their lives:
A Secure Setting
Our memory care environments are built specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with way-finding cues, spaces decorated like home and large circular paths designed to lead your family member to areas of activity. Secure community outdoor spaces give your loved one a sense of independence while providing purpose with gardening, nature paths, outdoor exercise, sensory experiences and more. You can also have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency.
A Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere
Surrounded by people who care about you and your favorite furnishings and keepsakes—that’s home. We help your loved one create that perfect apartment with easy-to-navigate floor plans, soothing wall colors and space for familiar decor. Our living spaces have plenty of natural window light and some even have a kitchenette. And you and your family can choose between private and semi-private apartments. Brookdale Skyline is also a pet-friendly community, so your loved one can bring their beloved four-legged family member along with them to their new home.
Consistent Care Assignments
With our kind and compassionate staff, you can feel a deep sense of peace knowing your loved one will thrive in a community where they are well known. They will benefit from the love and attention our care team provides as we walk alongside them each day, because each resident is assigned the same care partners whenever possible. This builds person-centered partnerships between your loved one and their caregivers, enabling us to anticipate unmet needs and lessen behavioral symptoms without needing to resort to medication in many circumstances.
Enriching Activities
No one should be defined by the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia. That’s why our evidenced-based daily path of engagement is designed to help residents maintain their abilities and encourage the use of their current skills. With a gentle structure of six planned programs per day, such as Flex Your Brain, B-Fit, dominoes or culinary classes, your loved one can feel a sense of security and accomplishment that they are right where they need to be, all while preserving their identity and sense of self.
Personalized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Each of Brookdale Skyline’s memory care programs is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach focused on creating feelings of purpose and belonging for your loved one. Our Crossings program is designed for seniors in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia who often experience social isolation and a loss of self-esteem as they become aware of their own cognitive decline. Clare Bridge, our exclusive brand of memory care, assists those in the mid to late stages of memory loss. And with our Solace program, we help meet the unique needs of residents living with the advanced stages of dementia, striving to keep them engaged and continually making meaningful connections.
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Assisted living communities are designed for seniors who are relatively independent, but they need some assistance with daily tasks, like bathing, dressing and managing medication. Assisted living is ideal for those who are looking to make the most of their retirement by living closer to other people in the same stage of life, while getting access to quality care, great onsite amenities, and interesting activities happening at the community.
Memory care communities are specifically designed for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. They feature safe and secure environments where staff can closely monitor the health of the residents. You'll also find programs, activities, and events that are designed to help memory care residents work on their cognitive abilities, while also getting to enjoy passions and hobbies. Staff typically are specially trained to provide the quality care needed for seniors with memory loss.
Memory care features can vary from location to location. Sometimes they are stand-alone communities, and sometimes they are part of a larger community with more levels of care. They often include safety features like emergency alert systems, enclosed courtyards and keypad entry; personalized programming; easy-to-navigate features like color-coded hallways and spacious hallways; and accommodations for seniors in both the early and late stages of dementia.
As much as we wish there was a cure for Alzheimer’s, the best thing a memory care community can do is provide opportunities for your loved one to maintain or experience improvement in their current skills. Research has shown that living in a community can reduce the amount of medication a resident needs, increase their overall health and wellness with proper nutrition and exercise, and provide increased social interaction that leads to lower levels of depression and isolation.
The cost of memory care depends on several different factors, including location, floor plan and how much care your loved one needs. The good news is that our residents only pay for the services they actually need.
This is one of those tricky questions that only you can answer. It’s important to do your research before coming to a final decision. But we can tell you that as the disease progresses, the amount of time, energy and resources required to provide quality care will increase. This often creates more stress for the caregiver and could compromise the otherwise high quality of life your loved one could enjoy in a memory care community.
Our communities incorporate several features to help keep your loved one safe, like including emergency alert systems in each apartment. The majority of our communities also have enclosed outdoor courtyards so residents can explore in a secure environment.
Many caregivers think that a private suite is always the better option for their loved one, but research has shown the value of companionship for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Sharing an apartment with a roommate can sometimes give residents a greater sense of purpose and lead to deep and lasting friendships. Companion suites can also be more budget-friendly!
Most memory care communities provide educational materials and outreach for families exploring senior living options, but you still need to do your research. Consider what specific items are on your wish list, taking into consideration your loved one’s individual needs and any activities, treatments or accommodations that you believe is important. For more information on finding the right memory care community, visit our Find the Right Memory Care Community page.