Brookdale Cognitive Health
Support for seniors and their caregivers.

Brookdale Dementia Respite Support Program 
Our Brookdale Dementia Respite Program is the only crucial service of its kind in Collier and southern Lee counties. 

There are now over 22,000 older adults living with dementia in Naples, and a new case of Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed every 66 seconds in our country.

Clients can attend up to two groups per week, taking place Monday through Friday from 10:30am – 2:30pm. Credentialed social workers and music therapists facilitate the 4-hour respite groups. Caregivers benefit from having four hours of respite for time to themselves, as well as the availability of support and therapy groups led by licensed clinical social workers.

Brookdale Foundation’s National Group Respite Program serves as the evidence-based model for how respite groups are organized and the types of engagement that occurs within the groups. The focus is on language skills, reduction of anxiety, decreasing agitation, reminiscence, socialization, self-esteem, and overall cognitive support.

Art and music therapy are utilized during groups to promote wellness and redirection, along with enhancing social skills. Daily chair exercises and gross motor activities keep individuals active and moving throughout for overall physical wellness.

Support Groups for Caregivers
Facilitated by clinical social workers, support groups are available for anyone who is caring for their loved one struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. All support groups are free of charge. Advance registration is not required.

Support groups are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 pm – 2:25 pm. The Tuesday group is specific towards families that are about to move their loved one into or their loved one currently resides in a memory care.

Support groups are open to anyone in the community who may need the support. We also provide intensive caregiver trainings and family socials to help individuals and families gain the strength and self-esteem to keep moving forward.

Early Memory Loss Group – Brain Joggers
Our early memory loss group serves as an opportunity to share practical advice and coping skills, as well as to discuss feelings, concerns, and frustrations for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), undiagnosed memory changes, and similar circumstances.

The objective of the program is to stimulate thinking and memory and learn helpful tools that attendees can use in their own lives. The program includes discussions that focus on topics such as “right brain vs. left brain,” stress management and real-life concerns that individuals are facing. Language skills, memory techniques, relaxation techniques, socialization, and building self-esteem are areas of concentration.

Our nine-week program meets weekly on Tuesdays from 11am-3pm. Advanced registration is required via a formal assessment with the Cognitive Health staff. Commitment to the nine weeks is strongly advised to gain full benefits.