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Florida Assisted Living Facility - Clare Bridge Sarasota
 Assisted Living Facility License #AL8556
 




Assisted Living
 for the memory impaired

Sarasota, FL

For More Information On This Facility, Call Toll-Free 1-866-352-2537

Throughout our days, the world around us may change.  Inside we remain the same.

Peace of Mind

If you have a loved one with a memory impairment such as Alzheimer's disease, Clare Bridge may be the answer for you.  But before you make a decision on their behalf, naturally, you want to know what life is like here.  At Clare Bridge, your loved one will still be in a home-like setting.  Clare Bridge offers peace of mind, for you, and your loved one.

Surroundings

Clare Bridge is a reassuring place since it's designed, decorated and scaled like a family home, with both private or companion rooms.  Floor plans offer cues that help residents navigate independently.  Living rooms and dining rooms are small and intimate, so residents feel less confused as they dine and socialize with neighbors.  Outdoors there are pleasant surroundings, where safety and security are always a priority.

People

The staff at Clare Bridge is trained to understand and handle the special, unscheduled needs of the memory impaired.  More than that, are care givers get to know each resident and learn how to ease that individuals personal frustrations.  It's a family atmosphere.  And of course, our residents' families are welcome any time.


 Assistance

Our resident's desire to wander is fostered by environments that are home-like and predictable.  If they carry things from their rooms, our staff simply returns them later.  Our goal is for each resident to have the right amount of personal care, support, structure, enrichment and choice, all balanced to help them feel as independent and fulfilled as possible.

Stability

One of the best things about living at Clare Bridge is that as your loved ones needs increase, so can their assistance.  Please call us and we will be happy to arrange a personal visit and answer any questions you have.  We want you to have peace of mind about the choice you make for your loved one.  Because peace of mind is what it's all about.

 

Residence Amenities and Supportive Services

  • Assistance with personal care and hygiene
  • Emergency response system
  • Trained 24 hour staff
  • Alarmed interior and exterior doors
  • Licensed nurse on call 24 hours a day
  • Three nutritious meals a day
  • Snacks and beverages available at all times
  • Meal time and feeding assistance
  • Enclosed outdoor patios and courtyards
  • All utilities (except phone and cable TV)
  • Cable TV and telephone jacks are in each living room and bedroom
  • Laundry and Linen service
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication management
  • Regular healthcare monitoring
  • Life enrichment activities and outings

     

We understand that moving your loved one our of their home is perhaps the hardest thing you'll ever do.


 Personal Service Plan

At Clare Bridge our philosophy is to provide an individualized service plan for every resident.  We believe it is your right to know exactly what you are being charged for.  Your monthly rate for quality care and services consists of three components:

The first component is the Basic Service Rate included in the basic service rate are:  Accommodations, daily meals, utilities, weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen service, life enrichment and staff 24-hours every day.  This information is also explained in the Residency Agreement.

The second component is the Personal Service Plan.  The quality care each resident will receive is determined through a comprehensive, yet easy to understand Personal Service Assessment.  The assessment will identify the personal and health care service you will receive, and allows our experienced staff to tailor a custom, Personal Service Plan around your specific needs and preferences.  We will re-assess the need for Personal Services from time to time which may result in additional charges.

The third component is the Therapeutic and Concierge Services.  These are short-term health care and preference based services that meet your unscheduled needs and wants.  You pay for the services required to maximize your independence and quality of life.

 
A Better Understanding of Alzheimer's Disease

Each year close to two million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Dementia or some other type of memory impairment.  While these numbers are staggering, nothing feels more devastating than learning your loved one is impacted with the disease.  Along with a diagnosis comes an uncertain future. 

What changes can I expect in Dad's behavior? 

                                    Will I be able to take care of my wife? 

                                                                How long before Mom forgets who I am? 

While each person will experience different effects at different times, a better understanding of the disease will help you determine what the future holds - for yourself and your loved one.

Signs & Symptoms - Alzheimer's Disease

Symptom:  Memory Loss (recent)
Potential Behavior Signs

  • Forgets names, phone numbers, directions
  • Needs statements repeated
  • Writes many notes
  • Hesitates in responding
  • Has difficulty in learning new information

Symptom:  Loss of Judgement and Impulse Control
Potential Behavior Signs

  • Spends large amounts of money
  • Wears inappropriate or dirty clothing; has body odor
  • Ignores rules of conduct
  • Uses coarse language, inappropriate jokes
  • Exhibits anger or irritable outbursts
  • Shows lack of concern for others

Symptom:  Personality Changes
Potential Behavior Signs

  • Apathy
  • Withdrawal
  • Fear
  • Decreased social life
  • Suspicious or paranoid of others
  • Outbursts of temper

Individual

Family
Phase 1_______________________________________________________
  • Less sparkle
  • Less initiative and drive
  • Slowed learning and reactions
  • Word-finding problems
  • Short-term memory loss
  • Individual may know there is a problem
  • Difficult to see the problem
  • Individual may cover up ("stress, over-worked, etc.) and family helps provide the answers
  • Individual may appear depressed
Phase 2_______________________________________________________
  • Learning and short-term memory worsen
  • Slowed speech and understanding
  • Appears self-absorbed, insensitive and has difficulty planning, making decisions
  • Inability to calculate
  • Still hard for some to see the problem
  • Diagnosis often sought
  • Family may deny diagnosis or refuse to acknowledge progression and plan for future
Phase 3 _______________________________________________________
  • Behavioral changes (sleep, wandering)
  • Disoriented (time and place)
  • Problems understanding and expressing self in speech and writing
  • Problems with judgment, may not recognize familiar people
  • Caregiver is isolated from friends and other family
  • May become target for individuals anger and frustration
  • May still feel sad and guilty over the loss of person they knew and loved
  • May still deny problem or refuse help
Phase 4 ______________________________________________________
  • Apathetic, unable to communicate or care for self
  • Incontinence; eventual shutting down of mind and body
  • Poor remote and recent memory
  • 24-hour care required
  • Caregiver is burned out
  • Change of role from caregiver to care manager
  • Nursing / Assisted Living / Foster Home may be best for individual, even though family will feel guilty over placement decision
   

What if?

There was someone you could trust to care for your parents as well as you do?  And what if, because of that someone, you could spend more energy loving them instead of worrying about them?  At Clare Bridge, there is no what if.  We can, and we will, care for your loved ones.  It is our commitment to improve the quality of life for all older adults, with special attention to those who suffer from memory impairments. 

What if you decided to move your mother or father to a Clare Bridge memory care residence?

What if you decided not to?

We look forward to talking with you further about our residence and invite you to take a tour at any time.


Clare Bridge Sarasota
Sarasota, FL

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