Referring a Patient to Memory Care

Patients facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience a great deal of loss, confusion, and uncertainty. Many patients are unsure of where to turn next. If your patient is in this situation, Brookdale memory care communities can help provide the necessary transitional step from diagnosis to proper treatment and care.

Our communities provide the ideal environment, whether your patient is experiencing early, mid- or late-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia.

At Brookdale, we make it easy for you and your patient to take the next steps. Our proven success in caring for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia means that you can feel confident in our capabilities to:

• Provide a secure environment with features like keypad entries into the community, emergency alert systems, and secure outdoor walking areas
• Improve patient’s overall well-being by offering specialized programs that are tailored to each stage of Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Create a nurturing and calming atmosphere where a resident feels known and taken care of
• Engage patient’s cognitive abilities through proven methods based on the latest research
• Maintain open communication regarding patient's health
• Provide individually customized care plans so patient only pays for the services they need

We’ve designed Brookdale memory care communities to support patients with all levels of Alzheimer’s or dementia. From our secure environment to our person-centered approach, you can trust that your patient is receiving great care.

Care Techniques
 

All of our care techniques encourage opportunities for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia to thrive. Here are some ways we help do this:

• Clare Bridge® Daily Path guides residents with a structured routine of activities to help them maintain cognitive abilities and current skills for daily success
• Solace Program provides residents in advanced stages of dementia with additional services designed to engage sensory awareness and focus on comfort and joy 
• Crossings Program offers a full continuum of dementia care for residents with early to early-moderate stages of dementia
• Optimum Life® engages residents in the six dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, purposeful, social, spiritual and intellectual to help them live life to the fullest
• Consistent care assignments of caregivers (when possible) available around the clock for resident support
• Revolutionary dining program that features dementia-friendly menus, warm and scented hand towels, and individual dining assistance

With decades of experience in memory care, our Brookdale team can quickly help you problem solve complex issues related to behavioral symptoms, helping to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and unwanted transfers. 

Memory Care Community Features 
 

• Safety features throughout the building, such as keypad entry/exits and emergency call systems
• Specially designed facility layout for those with mobility issues
• Areas for safe engagement to pursue gardening, kitchen work, handyman help, and other pursuits that provide purposeful and meaningful successful moments
• Enclosed outdoor environments so residents can preserve their independence while exploring the outdoors in a secured space

Brookdale is a leading provider of Alzheimer’s and dementia care in the United States.
 

For over 30 years, we’ve successfully cared for thousands of individuals diagnosed with dementia. Our memory care facilities, located all across the country, provide the ideal environment for individuals with memory loss to improve their cognitive abilities, enjoy fulfilling relationships with their peers, and live in a secure environment.

Experts in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care
 

Our memory care program is led by a national team of dementia care experts that rely upon the latest research to develop the best care techniques for our residents. Our staff members receive initial and ongoing training based on this type of approach, which results in a consistent care approach across all our memory care facilities. Some aspects about our memory care program include:

• Close partnership with the patient’s family and attending physician
• Individualized care techniques based upon the patient’s stage of dementia or Alzheimer’s
• Constant evolvement to utilize the latest Alzheimer’s and dementia research
• Staff members trained to quickly problem-solve complex issues related to behavioral symptoms, thereby helping to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and unwanted transfers