Brookdale Niagara is a memory care community in North Tonawanda, New York, offering person-centered care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community employs a trained staff member on-site 24/7 to provide support and emergency response.
The community uses the Clare Bridge approach, which follows a gentle daily routine designed to help residents feel secure and know what to expect. Care is tailored to each resident's unique interests, preferences and strengths, with staff learning how to offer guidance in natural, familiar ways. As needs change, the community can shift focus toward comfort and connection through sensory experiences such as music, pet visits and calming scents.
Engagement is promoted through cognitive workouts, music, movement and hands-on activities. Dining is designed as a calming, purposeful experience with soft lighting and reduced distractions; residents may participate in light meal preparation activities. The community also offers yoga, walking groups, creative classes and brain games to keep residents physically and mentally engaged.
The community's Optimum Life program helps residents and their families define meaningful goals based on personal interests and passions, with staff supporting those goals through services and meaningful moments. Virtual scrapbooks allow families to share life milestones and everyday moments with their loved ones.
Additional services include a Personal Solutions program that delivers personal care items, household products and other necessities directly to residents' doors at no extra charge, with orders charged to the resident's monthly bill.