
Brookdale Topeka
Offers Memory Care
For information on our incentives please call Tracy at 785-207-3005.
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Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Topeka
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July 21, 2019
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February 19, 2018
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September 07, 2017
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October 21, 2016
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December 30, 2015
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October 19, 2015
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December 11, 2012
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July 19, 2011
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Questions about Brookdale Topeka
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Brookdale is proud of our ongoing training required by associates on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
At minimum, we staff according to state regulations. Due to our unique care rate system, staffing ratios will increase as care needs increase.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Topeka offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Brookdale West County's Clare Bridge neighborhood utilizes residents' histories to incorporate interest, hobbies and past lifestyles into their daily paths. Our Clare Bridge program director ensures their day is full of appropriately stimulating activities in both small group and indivdual settings.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our nurses and care associates know the residents well and will assessments up to date frequently.
How does Brookdale Topeka keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We have dedicated associates specifically working in our memory care neighborhood under the guidance of the leadership team. The leadership team will communicate with families regularly regarding their loved ones' health, most of this communication coming from the health and wellness coordinator.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Topeka. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
This community is located in a lovely, quiet residential area. Low traffic with mature trees and green space.
Is Brookdale Topeka affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
no
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Topeka
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Garden And Patio
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
General
- Minimum Age: 65
About Brookdale Topeka
At Brookdale Topeka we know that memory losses due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are progressive and residents' needs are continually changing. That's why we provide balance in our residents' capabilities, personalities, and preferences to create daily routines that enhance their spirits and increase their sense of purpose. We believe the amount of satisfaction our Alzheimer's and dementia care residents receive from the tasks that fill their days goes a long way to maintaining their sense of purpose and overall satisfaction with life. An integral part of this is our promise to encourage each resident to find Daily Moments of Success. To help our residents achieve these moments, our associates receive the tools and training needed in such key areas as specialized dining and the ongoing monitoring of healthcare and behavioral needs, to name a few.
We provide Alzheimer's and dementia care residents with the lifestyle, housing, and services they need in comfortable surroundings combined with the amenities, programs, and care to help stimulate recognition, recall, and wellness in a safe environment. Through years of caring for individuals with dementia, our professional care staff has learned to create optimal surroundings and approaches to care. Familiar environments that our residents have enjoyed throughout their lives are recreated to help them feel reassured and comfortable. The Alzheimer's and dementia care programs at Clare Bridge of Topeka are built to embrace, not restrict our residents' desire to wander and to provide a sense of belonging.
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