We’re Nationally Recognized for Our Senior-Friendly Approach to Memory Care

shinePeople with dementia face a lot of challenges daily and that is why here at Discovery Commons, we understand what they are going through. By entering our Memory Care community, your loved ones will be guided by using a person-centered approach method that is rated the best among the nation.

Our SHINE® Memory Care program curriculum has earned a National Certificate of Recognition from the Alzheimer’s Association®, the country’s leading, voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care and research. The distinction is one that we share with a small and elite group of U.S. memory care providers.

Our SHINE® Memory Care curriculum is a personalized approach to memory care that uses scientific principles to promote comprehension, engagement, and lifestyle quality for people living with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s Disease and many other memory-related conditions.

Our certified nurses and nurse assistants, with knowledge and specialized training in memory care diseases, chart a course of exploration for each resident that touches on important aspects of life. Our program is designed to preserve and rebuild that which their affliction has taken away from them. With our quality chef-prepared meals, personalized care and our undivided attention to our residents, rest assured your family members are in the best capable hands and receiving the finest-quality care that we can offer. That is a promise.

How Senior Memory Care Programs Help

At Discovery Commons At Bradenton, our residents will enjoy a social and friendly environment where lovely dining rooms, warm common areas and lounging areas for activities will help cultivate friendships. Seniors with dementia and other memory-related conditions need guidance and compassion from us. Our certified Memory Care team members will ensure that your loved ones will receive the highest level of care and attention you require.

Our program provides excellent long-term care designed to meet the needs of our residents. Through a supervised environment, we assist residents with day-to-day medical monitoring. We also provide activities to keep residents engaged with each other so they can have a sense of purpose.

Several benefits of memory care communities are the daily assistance of certified team members, the interaction and socialization among the residents and the safe and secure environment that residents are in. If you are considering a memory care program at Bradenton, FL, we offer quality care and comfortability in our community.

Discovery Commons At Bradenton: SHINE® Memory Care Program

By entering our SHINE® Memory Care community, which is one of the best memory care communities in Bradenton, FL, your loved ones will be in good hands.

Discover Independence, Confidence, and Self-Esteem

At Discovery Village senior living communities, we know the impact of the following:

  • Celebrating each small success one at a time
  • Focusing on the positive rather than the negative
  • Encouraging active participation in all daily activities
  • Stimulating mental activity, promoting physical exercise, and maintaining social and religious contacts

Discover Dining Delights

  • Nutrient-dense gourmet meals promote overall good health
  • Active participation in dining with assistance provided as needed
  • Dining in a calm and quiet environment at the same time each day, allowing residents to focus on eating
  • “Food on the Run” for residents who are no longer able to focus on mealtime or frequently wander

Discover Fun and Engaging Activities

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  • Purpose-driven activities in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
  • Activities geared towards residents’ present abilities and time of day
  • Activities that are noncompetitive, failure-free and age-appropriate
  • Opportunities that match residents’ attention spans

Discover Friendships and Belonging

  • To help maintain a maximum sense of independence, we offer active participation and support in personal care activities
  • Productive activities provide a sense of personal worth and success
  • Personal care activities that define how a person is perceived by their family and friends
  • Play or leisure activities help to promote pleasure and friendships among residents to increase quality of life

Contact Discovery Commons At Bradenton’s Senior Living Community

Our SHINE® Memory Care programs emphasize the following in their holistic, personalized treatment plans:

  • Excellent communication with residents and family members
  • Extensive training for our team members
  • A handcrafted “My Story” book for each resident
  • A dining experience that uses subtle sciences to stimulate appetite, interaction, awareness and participation
  • Group and one-on-one activities, sensory experiences and quiet, relaxed moments
  • Safe, secure neighborhoods created with your loved one’s convenience, health and happiness in mind

For more information on our SHINE® Memory Care Program and to experience life through one of our resident’s eyes, please contact our Senior Lifestyle Counselor at 941.212.0856 or by using our convenient online form. We will be delighted to hear and talk with you about your concerns and your loved one’s personal needs. You can explore our conveniences and charming community by going on a tour with us, and we’ll answer any questions and address any concerns that you may have.

To learn more about our SHINE℠ Memory Care program, please complete the below form to connect with a Senior Lifestyle Counselor:

A New Kind of Podcast Navigating the Dementia Journey

Join host Dawn Platt, Corporate Memory Care Director and National Dementia Trainer and Coach, as she takes listeners through “The Four Stages of Understanding” a unique journey designed to address the various concerns and issues encountered when you or a loved one are faced with dementia.