Brookdale Blogs
Steve Meyer: "Home At First Sight"
When Steve took a tour of Brookdale, it was home at first sight. After stitching himself into the fabric of his community, he still believes he made the best choice.
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Alzheimer's or Dementia Diagnosis? See How Planning Can Help You Save
Check out these tips for paying for dementia or Alzheimer's care.
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Are You on the Path to a Long and Healthy Life?
Despite the fact that humans are capable of living longer, research polls are finding that most Americans donâ t want to live past current life expectancy. Most people are afraid that their quality of life will diminish. Find out how you can live both longer and healthier.
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Eight Simple Steps to Make Managing Medications Easier
Modern medicine can work wonders. However, in order to be effective, you have to take medicine safely and according to prescribing guidelines. In addition, patients and health care providers need to be vigilant about the dangers of drug interactions.
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Kent and Sally: "Spending Every Day Holding Hands"
Kent and Sally spend each day together. And despite living with Alzheimer's, the couple still continues doing what they love: holding hands.
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How Crossfit Made This 78-Year-Old Stronger Than Ever
It’s not every day you see a 78-year-old deadlifting 102 pounds. That is, unless you were to show up to a CrossFit 616 class on a day when Carol Leigh was there
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Lillian and Charles: "Planning For Our Future Home"
Lillian and Charles found themselves in a situation that many families do. Charles was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, leaving him and Lillian in a situation they never saw coming.
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Five Surprising Facts About Senior Living
Today's assisted living communities are not the "old folks' homes" you may remember. Learn five facts about senior living that clear up many misconceptions or assisted living.
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Are the Winter Months Affecting Your Loved One's Mental Health?
Icy conditions and cold temperatures can cause seniors to stay indoors. As a result, lack of sunlight, changes in light patterns and loneliness can make winter a difficult time of year for older adults.
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Is Hospice Care Right for You or Your Loved One?
When facing life-limiting illness, decisions about care are some of the most important ones we make. Hospice care is no exception.
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10 Must-Have Gadgets for Seniors
Our gift guide is here with 10 great gadgets that will bring your older loved cheer — and make their life a little easier all year round.
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Elwood and Martha: "From blind date to happily ever after."
With a marriage spanning 65 years, it’s safe to say that Elwood and Martha Smith are as much in love today as they ever were.
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More Than a Calendar of Activities: Three Tips for Resident Engagement
Just about any activity can be a good one for the right senior, but the truth is there's no single right mix of activities that will work for everyone. That’s why we believe there are three key components to successful resident engagement.
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7 Creative Ways for Seniors to Give Back This Holiday Season
There’s only one thing better than holiday cheer, and that’s spreading the joy to others.
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Patricia and Rita: "A Market Right Here at Home"
Brookdale is all about community, and residents can always count on each other for a little pick-me-up. Take Patricia Clark and Rita Ldesrosiers, for example.
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