Clare Bridge®: Our Approach to Memory Care
Clare Bridge is our exclusive brand of dementia care created more than 30 years ago. It has continually evolved as we learn more about seniors with dementia, but the goal is to provide residents with a gentle structure of six planned programs per day that help support their current abilities and help preserve their remaining skills.
A day in the life of a Clare Bridge resident may include things like a morning cognitive workout with discussions and brain stimulating games. Residents also participate in a variety of physical activities ranging from our B-Fit program to walking groups and dancing. Having a daily, structured routine like this is a great way to help your loved one feel a sense of security knowing they are right where they need to be.
Solace: Support For Late-Stage Dementia
The Solace program, which is offered in every Clare Bridge community, is designed to meet the special needs of residents in the advanced stages of dementia.
The Solace program does not replace any elements of the overall Clare Bridge daily path of life enrichment, but rather adds an extra layer of programming within the larger memory care program. Highlights of the Solace program include extra time for grooming, activities involving the senses, music and aromatherapy.
The Clare Bridge Embrace™ Family Partnership Program
The Embrace Family Partnership is a caregiver-focused program, which offers educational resources and support for the families of residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Through Embrace Family Events, hosted at your loved one’s Brookdale community, we provide opportunities to learn about dementia care, develop friendships and connections, explore advocacy and support one another during this period in a caregiver or family member’s life, while highlighting Brookdale’s person-centered care philosophy.
Some ways we can support you throughout your day:
Moving into an assisted living community should give you more choices than ever. That’s why we work together before you arrive to create a personalized service plan that’s right for you.
- We can assist with things like bathing, dressing and mobility.
- Our staff can coordinate with outside healthcare providers and help with medication management.
- We support your wellness through collaborative care partnerships between your family, our care associates and other care providers.
Here, you can make choices that bring meaning to your life and fill your days with activities that help you celebrate your story.
- With our B-Fit and Flex Your Brain classes, you can stay physically and mentally fit.
- Take advantage of our therapy room or garden areas.
- We can help you live at your peak by adopting a lifestyle promoting health and wholeness.
We want you to experience the conveniences and luxuries of community living.
- Pick out a book from the library collection and spend a leisurely afternoon reading a beloved classic.
- Get your hair done at our on-site salon.
- Leave the cooking, cleaning and home maintenance to us, so you have more time to focus on your hobbies and social circle.
When you decide to move to Brookdale Mandeville, your next step is selecting an apartment.
- Floor plans vary in size and shape, from easy-to-navigate studios to a more spacious one-bedroom suites for those who prefer a little more wiggle room.
- No matter which layout you choose, you’ll find a private bath, ample closet space and large windows that let in plenty of natural light.