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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Review: Clare Bridge Crossing at Clare Bridge Highlands Ranch: Dementia and Alzheimers Care, Denver, Colorado

by Jim Holmes

A vital part of my job as a Certified Senior Housing Professional & Senior Real Estate Specialist along the Denver Front Range is staying abreast of the various senior communities in the area that may be helpful to my clients or their family caregivers when the time comes for an older adult to transition - or right size - to a senior community.


So last week I made it a point to be at the Expansion Open House & Ribbon Cutting for the new Clare Bridge Crossings at Clare Bridge Highlands Ranch, part of the Brookdale Senior Living family of communities. Clare Bridge Crossings is Brookdale’s newest senior living solution designed for those in the early to mid-stages of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Jim Holmes and Britny Otto

I spent some time speaking with Britny Otto, the Executive Director of the community, and discovered that the staff is carefully vetted, selected and trained to manage the challenges associated with dementia. Their approach - called the Clare Bridge Daily Path - provides a gentle structure to each day that targets specific needs of those with Alzheimer's and various types and levels of dementia. It features:

Morning Mental Workout - Daily late morning mental exercises including discussions, brain stimulating games, and reminiscing.

Daily Physical Activity - A variety of exercise opportunities including group exercises, walking programs and dancing.

Daily Life Skills - Individual or group activities that provide a sense of purpose, meaning, and belonging.

Person Centered Life Enrichment Programming - Activities are designed using the resident's own social history information as a foundation.



As I walked about the community, I found that the interior design has been perfectly set to feel like that of a private home and the enclosed walking areas give residents a chance to move around and exercise, while also maintaining a standard of safety.


The Clare Bridge Dining Program, awarded a top level certification by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is a nutritional and dining program designed by a team of specialists to help those with Alzheimer's and dementia. It offers dementia-friendly menus, individualized dining assistance, a supportive environment and consistent seating arrangements.

If you're an older adult or the family caregiver of one ready to rightsize, please feel free to contact me for further insights and advice on senior living options across the Denver Front Range and/or for assistance with other senior real estate services.



Custom Mountain Estate on 35.18 acres with incredible grounds, spectacular views of snow capped mountains includes guest house with 834 SF oversized heated garage located in gated community. The English Country home built by Nicholas Custom features finest finishes and millwork and was recently updated and remodeled. Main floor includes formal dining with adjacent butler pantry and wet bar, living room/music room, a gourmet kitchen with a huge center island, slab granite, separate Sub Zero Refrigerator and Freezer, two dishwashers, large country sink and additional prep sink, double ovens, microwave and stove, large walk-in pantry and custom 42 cabinetry. Adjacent to kitchen is a large casual dining room with three-sided fireplace, family room shares fireplace, spectacular sun room/office. Main floor master suite has sitting area, gorgeous master bath with heated spa tub, radiant tiled floors, separate vanities, large steam shower, his and her walk-in closets. Evergreen Schools.



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