Brookdale Shawnee
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Overland Park, KS 66203
About Company
At Brookdale Shawnee, residents benefit from specialized environments, consistent care assignments, and exclusive memory care programming. Here, dementia-experienced team members work with each resident to learn about and meet their evolving needs.Through the use of gentle reminders and specialized techniques, like physical prompting and cueing, residents are able to thrive here in a safe and supportive space. Rest assured, staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. The community also includes an alert system, secured entrances and exits, and enclosed walking areas to provide additional security. Residents of this community receive access to personalized programming through Brookdale’s two memory care programs: Clare Bridge and Solace. The Clare Bridge program provides six stimulating activities each day to residents with dementia, enabling them to flourish and maintain their skills. Meanwhile, the Solace program caters specifically to those in the late stages of dementia. This program provides an additional layer of care and more time for grooming. It also offers sensory activities involving music and aromatherapy.Dementia-friendly activities are planned regularly for residents and may include group mental workouts, and physical exercise classes like dancing or walking. Residents can also take...