The Briarcliffe Blog
October 10, 2023
Living with dignity: exploring memory care in assisted living
When searching for a memory care facility, it’s crucial to understand and prioritize your loved one’s specific needs. Consider the following factors to guide your decision-making: Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Determine if your family member requires help with dressing, bathing, eating, and other ADLs. During the memory care assessment, ensure that the
September 21, 2023
Benchmarked, Verifiable Results are the Hallmark of our Rehabilitation Program at Briarcliffe Manor
Check out this Studio 10 segment hosted by Ben DeCastro featuring Briarcliffe CEO Akshay Talwar discussing the strength of the short term rehabilitation program at Briarcliffe Manor where the results are benchmarked and verifiable. Our integrated nursing and therapy teams are the best around. Briarcliffe Manor scores 93.2% “Percentage of short-stay Residents who improved in
September 21, 2023
World Alzheimer’s Report
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day and this year’s theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2023 is ‘Never too early never too late’. The ‘Never too early, never too late‘ campaign aims to underscore the pivotal role of identifying risk factors and adopting proactive risk reduction measures to delay, and potentially even prevent, the onset of dementia.
September 21, 2023
Providing Comfort and Care Through Professional Assisted Living
Living in a professional assisted living facility can provide seniors with the comfort, care, and security that they need while still allowing them to maintain their independence. Assisted living facilities are designed to be comfortable, supportive environments for older adults . . .
September 12, 2023
Making the Transition to Memory Care: What Families Should Know
When it comes to making the decision to transition a family member into memory care, emotions can run high. It can be difficult to accept this reality and make decisions that are best for both your loved one and your family. As such, it is important for families to be informed about what memory care entails and how they can best support their loved one during this process.
August 11, 2023
A new chapter begins: exploring the community of assisted living
Ensuring the well-being of our senior loved ones is of utmost importance as they navigate the journey of life. Assisted living facilities offer a compassionate and empowering solution, providing a nurturing environment where residents can thrive while maintaining their independence.
August 4, 2023
How short term rehabilitation centers facilitate speedy recoveries
Short-term rehabilitation centers play a vital role in expediting recovery for individuals experiencing health setbacks or injuries. These specialized facilities provide focused care and comprehensive treatment plans, enabling individuals to regain their health, independence, and quality of life at an accelerated pace . . .
July 26, 2023
Best summertime activities for seniors in assisted living
During the summer season, there is a lot of sunshine, but there are also high temperatures and extreme weather conditions that can be dangerous. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to heat stress, so they should be cautious when doing activities in the heat. To keep aging adults cool, engaged, and active this summer, here are nine safe summer activities for seniors to try.
July 20, 2023
Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat
As Laura Ignalls Wilder once said, “Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat” and we agree! Next time you’re visiting a family member at Briarcliffe and conditions are favorable- spend some time in nature. At Briarcliffe Manor SNF, we have two outdoor lounges on each side of the building,
July 10, 2023
Dr. John Stoukides Named Chairman of Medicine at Roger Williams Medical Center
Please join all of us at Briarcliffe in congratulating Dr. John Stoukides who has been named Chairman of Medicine at Roger Williams Medical Center. Dr. Stoukides is a familiar face around Briarcliffe and is the primary care physician for many of our residents and has served many Briarcliffe families through the years. Dr. Stoukides has