Maintaining identity and a strong sense of self comes from living a life filled with meaning, purpose and contributions and we at Brookdale Tyler South believe having dementia shouldn t change that. For those with Alzheimer s disease or other types of dementia, our community in Tyler, Texas, offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one, we can help. We have the experience to understand the complexity of Alzheimer s and dementia at every stage. Memory care services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment are the unique contribution we can make to your loved one s well-being and quality of life. And for you, there s peace of mind knowing we have trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
When you visit Brookdale Tyler South, you ll see our residents engaged in such activities as rag ball toss, horseshoes, socializing at get-togethers, dancing, painting with watercolors, woodworking, arranging flowers, playing trivia games, enjoying music or getting manicures. Maybe you ll find them singing karaoke, playing cards, getting coffee with a friend or attending movie nights. Each of these activities is part of a carefully designed care program to help our residents live their best life.
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 purpose-built, yet home-like, community incorporates special features, such as easy-to-navigate floor plans, soothing wall colors, large circular paths designed to lead residents to areas of activity and way-finding cues so they feel safe and not overwhelmed.
All of our spacious apartments are on one floor for easy access and include private and companion suites, studios and one-bedrooms. You can choose which floor plan best fits your loved one s needs. They feature a 24-hour emergency response system, private baths and large windows to let in abundant natural light. Some include kitchenettes with refrigerators.
Their safety, of course, comes first. Our building is protected by a 24-hour security system and enclosed walking areas so our residents can feel a sense of independence as they safely explore the outdoor gardening area, courtyard and the rest of their surroundings.
Our apartments are a place for your loved one to be surrounded by, and find comfort in, his or her own familiar furnishings, treasured family photos and keepsakes.
Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, where each resident is surrounded by others with the same cognitive abilities, to give them the important feeling of fitting in. Clare Bridge focuses on sustaining feelings of belonging, purpose and safety while seeking to preserve a sense of self. More simply, we meet them where they are.
The Clare Bridge Daily Path provides residents with a structured, yet fun, routine of activities discussions for mental workouts, dancing for physical exercise that help maintain their abilities and encourage the use of their current skills, even if their dementia is advanced. The Daily Path is carefully structured to give each resident purpose and a sense of security that they are right where they need to be. And, of course, you ll have peace of mind knowing there is trained staff on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
