Briarcliffe Gardens A State-of-the-Art Memory Care Assisted Living Residence

It is a bright sunny morning and the air is filled with the fragrance of roses, the sky is sapphire blue and a cool breeze is wafting across the patio of Briarcliffe Gardens. It is an idyllic setting for the group of residents who have convened on this sun-dappled patio to socialize, sip a tall glass of lemonade and breathe in the fresh spring air. Whether here on the patio, surrounded by blooming rose bushes, or relaxing in the fruit-tree-filled backyard, the residents of Briarcliffe Gardens are happily soaking in the early days of June sunshine.

This peaceful scene is not an uncommon sight at Briarcliffe Gardens, a memory-care, assisted living residence found tucked in a wooded, private corner of Johnston. This is an active community of adults who may live with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia and other memory loss issues but who are also still engaged in life. Every effort is made to make those lives fulfilling, meaningful and joyful, whether they are spent sitting outdoors enjoying cookouts on Friday nights, attending a seated yoga class, or singing along to nostalgic tunes in one of the home’s many other common areas.

Briarcliffe Gardens is one of three designated living spaces on this sprawling, thirty-acre campus. The whole continuum of services is provided here at Briarcliffe, from assisted living to long-term skilled nursing care. Like the Gardens, the adjacent Cottages also accommodate those with memory loss; nearby Briarcliffe Manor provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. The rehabilitation department makes the maximum therapeutic use of its own outdoor patio, recognizing again the role that the outdoors plays in one’s sense of well-being.

Every design feature of this busy assisted-living community was implemented with a purpose and a plan, following extensive research. This applies to everything from the physical layout of each building to the furniture, the lighting, even the patterns on the carpet. One example of this is that the Gardens is built entirely on one floor with dining and common spaces in the center, forming the social core, much like one’s own kitchen.

This purpose and plan also apply to each residences’ activities. Special attention has been paid to those activities which spur memories, encourage socialization and connectedness, lift morale and offer support, give a feeling of predictability, calm and order, and entertain and inspire. Some of these activities include the seated yoga, Tai Chi, pet and music therapy. There is always something going on at the homey, welcoming community of Briarcliffe.

When you are seeking assisted-living memory care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, consider a visit to Briarcliffe Gardens. Here you will find comprehensive services, an attentive and compassionate team of caregivers and a secure environment where your loved one can age with grace and dignity.

To schedule a tour of Briarcliffe Gardens, located on 49 Old Pocasset Road in Johnston, contact Akshay Talwar at 401-944-2450. For more information, you can also visit them at www.briarcliffegardens.com.