How to Identify Dementia & How Early Intervention Can Slow Progression

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process; the memory loss and disorientation caused by Alzheimer's are not. Fresh video, photos, documents and links posted in the Brookdale Alzheimer's Resource Center explain Alzheimer's warning signs and how they differ from typical age-related memory slips. The new material also details Brookdale's innovative Clare Bridge Crossings program for people in the early stages of dementia and how a family credits it with slowing the advance of their loved one's Alzheimer's. The posts include:

• Early dementia symptoms, the benefit of early intervention and the Clare Bridge Crossings program of care for early Alzheimer's: Video, text documents, links
• A woman explains that the progression of her mother-in-law's Alzheimer's appears to have slowed due to Clare Bridge Crossings' programming: Video, photos
• Technology can help spark the creativity and memories of people with Alzheimer's: Photos
• Knowing how and when to intervene with a person showing signs of dementia, what do after Alzheimer's is diagnosed, what to expect in the early stages of dementia care, a caregiver stress check, managing caregiver stress: Links and a webinar

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7087731-brookdale-senior-living

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. To learn more about Brookdale's dementia care, visit brookdale.com.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the leading operator of senior living communities throughout the United States. The Company is committed to providing senior living solutions primarily within properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for residents. Currently Brookdale operates independent living, assisted living, and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers, with approximately 1,150 communities in 46 states and the ability to serve over 110,000 residents. Through its ancillary services program, the Company also offers a range of outpatient therapy, home health, personalized living and hospice services.

Contact: Kristin Puckett, 615-564-8481, [email protected]

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7087731-brookdale-senior-living

SOURCE Brookdale Senior Living