- Services and Care provided
Clare Bridge of Niskayuna offers exceptional Alzheimer's and Dementia Care services for seniors.
- Ongoing dementia training, expertise and support for staff
Our staff is trained to understand and manage unpredictable behaviors and the need for an individualized approach for every resident, depending on the progression of the disease. We understand that creative problem solving is needed when providing dignity and quality of life to individuals with memory loss. For this we have dedicated dementia care specialists on staff to support our staff, residents and families.
- Assistance with Personal Needs
Our trained staff is there to assist with personal needs, in the privacy of the resident’s suite/apartment. We provide assistance with – Bathing or showering, selection of clothing, dressing assistance, grooming, hygiene, mobility and transferring and dining assistance.
- Ambulation & Escort Services
We will escort residents to meals and activities within the building.
- Three nutritious and appetizing meals served daily
We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. All menu options are selected by a registered dietician to optimize nutritional value. Understanding that many individuals with memory loss have special dietary needs, we offer a full menu of finger foods and adaptive devices and document food preferences for every resident. Resident seating is pre-selected to insure a pleasurable dining experience.
- Snacks are served throughout the day
- Housekeeping Services
We tidy every suite/apartment daily and take out the trash when needed.
- Personal Laundry Services
We launder personal items, linens and towels and change bed linens weekly.
- Continence Management
We offer a comprehensive continence management program – from reminders to scheduling to assistance.
- Nursing Services
Professional nurses oversee the delivery of all health care services and behavior management to our residents. Our nurses are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Professional nurses oversee the delivery of health care services and behavior management to our residents. Our nurses are on-site 24 hours a day.
- Ongoing monitoring of residents’ health status and tracking of behaviors
- Medication Support
Our professional nurses administer all residents’ medications.
- Life Enrichment Programming
Prior to moving in, staff take a social history on every resident to get to know their individual likes and dislikes. Programs and outings are specially designed with residents’ individual interests and abilities in mind. Multiple programs are offered throughout the day and evening hours. These programs are designed and supported by our dementia care specialists.
- Trained Staff on site 24 hours a day
- Specialized intervention programs
We know that good monitoring and intervention in specific areas can help avoid illness and/or injury and improve quality of life for our residents. For this we have developed and implemented specially designed nutrition tracking, weight management, behavior evaluations and falls management programs.
- Transportation Services
Transportation is provided to a full range of Life Enrichment activites and outings.
- Short term stay
Our short term stay program is available for family vacations or just a much needed rest for family caregivers.
- Ancillary Services
We offer additional services for unscheduled needs and personal requests – i.e. room service, escorts to outside appointments and shopping, running errands, etc.
We cordially invite you to visit and experience our programs and care model at Clare Bridge of Niskayuna today.
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