Personal Care and Memory Support at The Brunswick
Support with daily life, with independence kept
Personal care is a middle step between independent living and nursing care. In archived descriptions of The Brunswick at Attleboro, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, it meant services that encourage residents to stay involved while supporting their independence. Residents lived in comfortable, spacious rooms and could choose how much support and how many activities they wanted. This page is a general summary and not an official statement from the provider.
What the programme included
The Brunswick offered an individual care plan for each resident along with a respite programme, a lease contract and a secured memory care neighbourhood. The listed features were:
- licensed clinical staff available around the clock,
- short-term rehabilitation therapies for recovery from illness or injury,
- memory support in a homelike neighbourhood,
- 24-hour supervision and security,
- linen, laundry and housekeeping services,
- a social calendar with community and seasonal events,
- three chef-prepared meals a day, matched to dietary needs and tastes.
Memory support at Aria
Aria was the name of the memory support community. It was designed for people in various stages of dementia and aimed to be calm, safe and respectful of dignity. It featured shared spaces for socialising, an enclosed courtyard for time outdoors and activities planned to enrich each day.
Questions worth asking
When considering personal care anywhere, families often want to know how care plans are written and reviewed, what staffing looks like overnight, how medication is managed and what happens if needs increase. See the overview of living environments for the other levels of care, including skilled nursing.