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January 17, 2023
Briarcliffe Specializes in Memory Care
At Briarcliffe, we specialize in Memory Care. On our senior living campus in Johnston, RI we have two memory care assisted living residences-Briarcliffe Gardens and the Cottage where we offer one of the most advanced comprehensive and intensive dementia care assisted living programs in New England. Our care capabilities range from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
January 17, 2023
How to recognize when it is time to move a parent into assisted living?
As our parents age, it becomes more and more difficult for them to take care of themselves. This is especially true if they live alone. If you have aging parents, you may be wondering when the time is right to move them into an assisted living facility.
January 17, 2023
How to tell if an assisted living facility is good fit for you
Choosing an assisted living facility can be difficult. You want to make sure you are getting the place that best suits the needs of you or your loved one. There are a number of steps you can take to evaluate assisted living facilities and choose the one that is right for you:
January 9, 2023
Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Named a Top Nursing Home by US News & World Report 2022-2023
Three Cheers for Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation! We are thrilled to announce that U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, announced the 2022-2023 Best Nursing Homes ratings and we are again included in this prestigious list. Read more about Briarcliffe Manor’s 2022-2023 rating here. Each year,
January 5, 2023
What to look for in Memory Care
When living at home with a caregiver is no longer enough for your family member with dementia- it doesn’t matter whether it’s because of caregiver fatigue or illness, failure of outside support services or just an overall quality of life or safety issue- you’ll need help in evaluating care options and making decisions. How do
December 17, 2022
Kick off the new year with a new assisted living conversation
It can be difficult to talk to parents about assisted living, as the move is often seen as a loss of independence.
December 17, 2022
The best fall activities for seniors in assisted living
As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it’s important to make sure that seniors in assisted living have plenty of opportunities to stay active and engaged. Here are six ideas for fun fall activities
December 8, 2022
Studio 10 Visits the Briarcliffe Preserve to talk about how they are making the holidays merry and bright
As our parents age, it becomes more and more difficult for them to take care of themselves. This is especially true if they live alone. If you have aging parents, you may be wondering when the time is right to move them into an assisted living facility.
November 17, 2022
The most common barriers to transitioning to assisted living
There are many reasons why people may resist transitioning to assisted living. Some may be afraid of losing their independence, or not being able to take care of themselves. Others may worry about the cost of assisted living or being away from family and friends.
November 17, 2022
How our parent’s overall wellbeing can improve when they move to assisted living
As our parents age, it can become increasingly difficult for them to maintain their independence. Assisted living facilities provide the perfect solution for elderly parents who need help with daily living activities but don’t want to move into a nursing home. There are many benefits of assisted living for both elderly parent and their children. Assisted living can help improve a parent’s overall well-being by providing them with the following: