Brookdale Portage Memory Care

Seniors who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need, while in a comfortable, homelike setting at Brookdale Portage in Portage, Mich. We gently steer residents through their day with visual reminders and other familiar routines that meet their skill level and allow them to flourish.

Our customized programs provide loving care and meaningful interaction by a specially trained staff to help our residents maintain their independence and dignity for as long as possible. With such individualized attention, our residents experience moments of success each day. And you get the peace of mind knowing that our staff is there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our community has been specifically designed for the health and safety of those dealing with memory loss. Our individual apartments are specially adapted to fit seniors needing memory care; daily activities are devised to enjoyably stimulate mental and physical workouts; and our unique dietary program was designed by dementia care experts to help our residents experience one of life s great pleasures relaxing around a table and enjoying a good meal.

Our community was built specifically for residents who need added care and attention, so their safety comes first. With a 24-hour security system and enclosed walking areas, our residents living with dementia or other cognitive challenges can safely explore their surroundings.

Along with such careful care is the peace of mind for our residents and their families of knowing that we have trained staff on hand 24/7. As a pioneer in memory care, Brookdale Portage provides an exceptional quality of life for exceptional seniors without sacrificing safety and security.

Staying engaged and active is important to any of us, but particularly so in serving those with memory loss. Our engaging and meaningful activities help our memory care residents maintain their abilities while encouraging the use of their current skills. Our Morning Mental Workout, for example, invites our residents to gather in small groups to reminisce and happily remember earlier times. Crafts, gardening and musical activities also bolster their creative and life skills while gently helping to stimulate memory and feel a sense of satisfaction.

But memory care residents thrive in an environment that feels comfortable and familiar, so our community features peaceful surroundings and a cozy setting to re-create the kind of home life they ve always enjoyed. Our easy-to-navigate floor plans and extra details, such as soothing wall colors and floor patterns, were designed with memory care residents in mind.

People living with dementia are at a greater risk for poor nutrition and weight loss. That s why we use mealtime as an opportunity to offer healthy menu choices and create a sense of belonging. Our unique dietary program, designed by dementia care experts, culinary associates and registered dieticians, encourages our seniors to eat their freshly prepared meals as independently as possible.