Brookdale Brookfield Memory Care

When one has lived a life filled with meaning, purpose, dignity and contribution, having dementia shouldn t change that. For those with Alzheimer s disease or other types of dementia, Brookdale Brookfield, just a short drive from Milwaukee, Wis., offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care where their dignity and meaning will remain respectfully intact. We have decades of experience to understand the complexity of Alzheimer s and dementia and how to be supportive 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.

With gentle guidance, we help our residents flourish in activities such as gardening, kitchen work and other projects that provide the opportunity to continue to use the life skills and talents they ve always had even when their dementia is advanced.

Memory care residents do best in a familiar and comfortable environment, so Brookdale Brookfield 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 soothing wall colors are in place so residents feel safe and not overwhelmed. And with a 24-hour security system and enclosed walking areas, our residents residents remain safe while having complete freedom of movement throughout our entire community, including the outside patio.

While our common areas are designed for socializing, our private apartments offer privacy and a quiet place. You can choose the apartment, from four floor plans, that will best suit your loved one s particular needs. Filled with natural light, our apartments are a place for our residents to be surrounded by the comfort of his or her own familiar furnishings, family photos and treasured keepsakes. We re very pet friendly, so if your loved one has a cherished four-legged friend, we look forward to welcoming them both into our community.

They also have plenty of fun, participating in karaoke sing-alongs, movie nights, Science 101 demonstrations, fitness classes, memory games and pet therapy. We also offer art projects, puzzles, games, gardening, live music performances, devotional services, computer classes, bowling and Food Show, our weekly session to create fun new snacks. They re having a good time, yes, but each of these activities is part of a carefully designed care program to help our residents live their best life.

Three home-style meals are served daily in our dining area and include such flavorsome entrees as roast pork loin, turkey piccata and grilled tilapia. We also provide easy-to-eat snacks between meals, helping to ensure that proper nutrition and calories are offered each day. Mealtimes are kept very routine to help alleviate any confusion or added stress.

Deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, our Alzheimer s and dementia care is called the Clare Bridge program, which focuses on sustaining our residents feelings of belonging, purpose and safety while seeking to preserve their 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 when the disease is advanced. The Daily Path is carefully designed and structured to give each resident 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.