By RYAN DOHERTY/Special to the SunRise She grew up in Providence and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She shares a birth year with Jimmy Carter, Marlon Brando and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When she was born, a gallon of gas was $0.11, and a new home cost $7,720 on average. On July 23,
May 2, 2024 By Jennifer Coates When the plans were being drafted for Briarcliffe Gardens, a memory care assisted living residence tucked away on Old Pocasset Road in the shady woods of Johnston, owner Akshay Talwar, and his team poured over every detail. Every design decision was based on thorough dementia research and experience. Every
By Jennifer Coates It is a typical day at Briarcliffe Gardens in Johnston as residents gather for a days’ worth of activity. Various hands-on projects are set up throughout the center’s busy common room while a Tai Chi class is in session in its bright and cheerful adjoining sunroom. Structured and guided activities fill the
A big shout out to John Koop “the hard working, friendly realtor at HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate in Warwick for sponsoring the Briarcliffe RI Senior Life Magazine. We absolutely could not underwrite a publication of this caliber without the support of our sponsors. Thank you John!!! Here’s John’s page in Briarcliffe Senior Live magazine. And if
WATCH HERE Studio10’s Krystin Rae is sitting down with Akshay Talwar, the CEO of Briarcliffe. In this segment, the two are speaking about the Briarcliffe Preserve Assisted and Supportive Independent Living Residence. The building just opened in 2021. It provides supportive independent living and also assisted living care in a resort like setting. The Briarcliffe
We received this from Ann’s son, Randy Clinton who asked us to share: Our mother (Ann) moved into Briarcliffe Preserve less than 2 weeks ago. In this short time, she has become engaged in the community. The change in her is astounding! Her change in both physical and mental health has far exceeded anything we
The Rhode Island Department of Health has released a new publication, “A Guide for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers.” The guide was created in collaboration with several area Alzheimer’s and dementia organizations including the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital. It provides a comprehensive overview of dementia signs and symptoms as well
Preserve Residents and registered guests are invited to meet to meet our new, Briarcliffe Preserve Pharmacy Provider- Atwood Pharmacy owner Zahan Akbar, PharmD. Learn about how to save money with unbeatable prescription and over the counter medication pricing, personal service and free SAME DAY DELIVERY for Preserve Residents. Atwood Pharmacy is close by- at the
Situation 67 year old male, Living independently Required no assistance, Was working part-time Admitted post hospital stay for sudden and extensive onset of Gillian Barre Syndrome. Evaluation Upon physical therapy evaluation, he required 70% assistance getting in & out of bed, 90% assistance with transfers and was unable to ambulate. His skilled PT and
By Jennifer Coates | Johnston Sunrise | 1.25.24 The holidays may be behind us but Old Man Winter is still treating us to some record low temperatures and challenging weather conditions making any unnecessary travel treacherous and risky. The residents of The Preserve at Briarcliffe are well-advised to stay close to home while they ride