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How to Get Involved in Your Loved One's Senior Living Community
Now that your loved one has moved into a senior living community, how do you, as a wife, husband, son or daughter, get involved yourself?
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6 Great Reads to Get Your Virtual Book Club Talking
Virtual book clubs can be a great way to connect with loved ones from the cozy comfort of your home. So, whether you’re a long-time book club member or just thinking of getting one started, we’ve got some titles that are sure to get you talking.
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Connecting Through Music
An opera singer gave residents at Brookdale Redwood City a special performance.
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A Simple Way to Think About Caregiving Conversations
Guest blogger Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist, discusses how to have family conversations about long-term care and end-of-life decisions.
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Summer Bucket List for Seniors
As the days get longer, the mercury rises and the sun shines, it’s officially time for seniors to start taking advantage of all that life has to offer. Here’s a list you can use to inspire your own personal bucket list.
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4 Ways Minimalism Helps You Own Less and Save More
Moving to a more minimalist way of life may help save you money and create more happiness. Here's how.
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Age Is Just a Number: Barbara Morris
Meet Barbara Morris, 92, an ageless activist who has written several books and publishes the monthly online anti-aging journal “Put Old on Hold.”
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3 Ways You Can Transition from Caregiver to Advocate
When caregivers choose to partner with a person like a paid caregiver or a resource like a senior community to make sure their loved one is getting the care they deserve, it can be difficult to make the mental transition from “caregiver” to “advocate.” Fortunately, we’re here to help!
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The Art of Journaling for Seniors
The art of journaling begins with a blank page. You look down, pen (or keyboard) in hand, and start the mindful process of writing out your thoughts. It may have some impressive health benefits, too!
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The Future of Fall Management
This year's Consumer Electronics Show featured cutting-edge businesses offering tech that can help seniors with one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older Americans: falls.
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How to Find Your Circle of Friends in Senior Living
Unless you’re a super extrovert, moving into a senior living community has perhaps sparked some anxieties about making friends. Here are some tips on how to find your circle.
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A Surprise for a Special Mother
A special surprise for Mother's Day at a Brookdale community
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Finding Love Later in Life
Guest blogger Laura Stassi, host of public radio podcast Dating While Gray, explains what romance can look like in your senior years.
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The Power of Life Stories in Memory Care
One way we support our residents living in our Alzheimer’s and dementia care communities is by learning their life stories to help them preserve a sense of self and create a feeling of belonging.
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How Brookdale Helped Shape COVID-19 Conversations About Senior Living
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to shut down the country in 2020, there was increasing concern for the welfare of older adults. Brookdale was called upon by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to offer insight.
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