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Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

November 14, 2016

Brookdale's Dementia Care Program Philosophy

When considering a memory care community it’s important to look for programming that is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, focuses on sustaining feelings of belonging and purpose, and seeks to preserve identity and a sense of self for those living with dementia.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Socialization & Relationships, Brookdale Solutions

November 07, 2016

Handling Family Disagreements About Dementia

We all know that no family is perfect and the emotions that arise when a loved one has dementia symptoms can stir up tensions that don’t normally appear. Here are some tips for having family conversations around dementia.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

October 31, 2016

Why Physicians and Families Don't Want to Talk About Dementia

Does talking about dementia make you uncomfortable? If so, you wouldn't be alone. Not only do many families avoid talking about this disease, to a large degree doctors do too.

Trending Now, Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

October 10, 2016

The Circle of Enriching Lives

There is nothing I love more than working to enrich the lives of our seniors. I try to base my decisions on what I know from my past experience working in a Brookdale community. Such was the case with the decision to put iPads into the hands of our residents.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Passion & Purpose, Brookdale Solutions

October 10, 2016

Do You Want to Live to Be 100?

A recent analysis by Dr. Jan Vijg and his team at Albert Einstein College suggests that the upper limit of longevity tops out at around 115 years old.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

October 06, 2016

A Relationship That Weathered Lewy Body Dementia

One of the most compelling accounts of sustaining a relationship with a loved one with dementia has just come from Susan Schneider Williams, wife of the late comedian Robin Williams.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 03, 2016

Breast Cancer Prevention Tips

Many of the risk factors for breast cancer are things we can’t control like gender, age and genetic factors. But there are some lifestyle habits that can help reduce risk.

Passion & Purpose, Brookdale Solutions

September 19, 2016

Keep a Good Attitude for Healthy Aging

We live in a culture where there are constant negative attitudes about age. Staying positive requires a fair amount of swimming against the tide.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

September 12, 2016

Explaining Dementia to Children

When we talk about the way dementia affects the whole family, we usually are referring to a caregiver daughter or the spouse of someone who lives with dementia. But these aren’t the only family members affected; dementia can also have a big impact on kids.

Health, Safety and Wellness

August 08, 2016

Immunizations for Older Adults

Check out these recommendations for immunizations for older adults.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

August 03, 2016

Studies Show Ways to Help Reduce the Risk of Developing Alzheimer's

Three studies presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) show that there are things baby boomers can do to reduce the chances of being affected by cognitive decline.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

June 28, 2016

Remembering Pat Summitt

As fellow Tennesseans our hearts here at Brookdale are heavy today with the news of Pat Summitt’s passing. She has meant so much to Tennessee, to the sports world, to women leaders, and to people living with early onset Alzheimer’s and dementia everywhere.