Healthcare Professional Blog
How to Support Dementia Care with a Multidisciplinary Team
When it comes to dementia and memory care, people often look to pharmaceuticals for dramatic interventions. But the most impactful change we’ve seen after three decades of providing memory care services is in the care models themselves.
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New Vaccine Recommendations for Adults 65 and Older
New vaccines mean new recommendations from the CDC for adults 65 years and older. Learn how physicians and Brookdale Senior Living can work together to help improve vaccination rates for older adults.
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The Three Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
To help better prepare your patients and families facing Alzheimer’s, we have compiled a patient-friendly overview of the three stages of the condition.
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How Paperwork Helps Protect Your Patient: The Importance of Advance Care Directives
We spoke with trust and estate litigation expert Kerry R. Peck, Esq., to discuss the differences between powers of attorney and advance directives, and why they are important to healthcare professionals as a part of Brookdale’s Optimum Life® Continuing Education Series.
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The 10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout—and What to Do About Them
Brookdale consulted the Alzheimer’s Association to identify the 10 signs of caregiver burnout. If your patient’s caregiver is experiencing burnout, it might be time for them to consider outside support.
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How Generational Differences and Health Disparities Impact Senior Populations
Acknowledging and addressing the health biases and disparities created by ageism is critical in providing the highest quality care for older adults. Dr. Leigh-Anne Royster, assistant vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Duke University, explores concepts and frameworks for effective equity and inclusion practices as part of Brookdale’s Optimum Life® Continuing Education Series.
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Primary Care Provider Opens Up About His Patients’ Experience in Senior Living
Healthcare professionals are one of the most trusted sources of information for patients in their decision to move into a senior living community. We sat down with primary care provider Grady Goodwin, M.D., to learn why he recommends Brookdale Senior Living to his patients.
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Ageism in Healthcare Leaves Seniors Behind — But Senior Living Can Help Make a Difference
As a senior living community focused on improving outcomes, Brookdale refuses to leave seniors behind. Because no one else in the United States cares for as many seniors as we do, as well as we do, we are moving the needle on what it means to age well.
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It’s Time to Acknowledge the Senior Mental Health Crisis — and Ways We Can Help
While transitions are a normal part of life, even small changes can have a much larger impact on seniors’ mental and physical well-being than we often acknowledge. At Brookdale, we know that transitions can trigger anxiety and depression for the seniors moving into our communities. Our intentionality with our residents embodies our approach to helping seniors live well at all times, but especially through transition.
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Distinct Dementia Caregiving Styles Can Help Improve Intervention Strategies
Understanding the five distinct dementia caregiving styles can help clinicians tailor interventions to improve outcomes for people living with dementia and also their caregivers. Dr. Amanda Leggett shares her research and findings as part of Brookdale’s February Optimum Life® Continuing Education Series.
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Technology Helps Elevate Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care from a Program to an Experience
Technology can elevate our lives by helping to make them safer, easier and more connected. This is especially true for older adults living with dementia. With innovative tools, Brookdale can help improve residents’ well-being and quality of life.
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How Brookdale Helps Prevent Polypharmacy Among Residents
Polypharmacy among senior adults is a growing concern. At Brookdale, we combine clinical oversight, care coordination and a whole-person approach to care to help minimize polypharmacy and enrich our residents from the inside out.
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How Brookdale Supports Patients with Long COVID
Here’s what you need to know about long COVID and how Brookdale Senior Living can help support your patients.
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Making it Easier to Talk to Your Patients About Financing Senior Living
Finding out what patients need to know about how to finance senior living might seem difficult. Let us help you make it easier.
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How to Tell If Your Patient Is Lonely
Brookdale embraces one-to-one connections to help combat isolation among seniors. Here’s how to help determine if your senior patient needs a new place to call “home.”
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