Is it time to move into Assisted Living?

There comes a time when an individual living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will need much more than the care that can be provided at home. As these diseases progress into the later stages, the need for around-the-clock care becomes more intensive and essential in their safety and wellbeing. Briarcliffe knows how challenging this decision to move into an assisted care facility can be for both the individual and their families and will assist in this process to ease a smooth transition. There’s a reason why Briarcliffe is the best-assisted living facility in Rhode Island, we specialize in care and support for those individuals with particular 24-hour needs such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The Briarcliffe staff has been extensively trained in care for residents with both Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Our around-the-clock care means that our staff is always checking with our residents. While this practice helps to reduce feelings of loneliness, its primary purpose is for health and safety. These individuals, and their families, never have to worry. Our assisted living facility at Briarcliffe strives to be a place that provides a perfect balance of freedom and safety for our residents. We never want our residents to feel as though they have lost their independence. We provide assistance and constant support for completing basic tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming which allows our residents to feel independent.  At Briarcliffe, we aim to provide a sense of freedom while giving families peace of mind that their loved one is safe and is well taken of.

Briarcliffe provides individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia the best assisted living in Rhode Island for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Assisted living bridges the gap between living independently and living in a nursing home. Being in a communal environment increases their social interactions and gives the individual a sense of belonging. We encourage our residents to socialize so that they can enjoy their days in a safe and positive atmosphere. Our assisted living facility community provides structured recreational activities which promote healthy relationships and social interaction. Briarcliffe provides 24-hour care which means fewer falls, fewer injuries, and reduced hospital visits. Our staff ensures our assisted living individuals are getting appropriate nutrition while also providing a safe, stress-free, and enjoyable mealtime. For individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, we create a peaceful environment to ease their anxiety.

Our assisted living facility at Briarcliffe is a peaceful environment. Our residents, and their loved ones, feel safe and the sense of fear that can often come with these diseases is diminished. We wish to increase the quality of life of your loved ones while supporting their needs. We value the unique circumstances that each resident may require and take pride in offering customizable plans to suit their needs. At our assisted living facility at Briarcliffe, it is possible for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to have an excellent quality of life, despite the challenges of their disease.