Brookdale Blogs
How to Handle Longer Visits With Your Grandkids
Spending time with your grandkids may be one of the best things in life. But longer visits can be daunting, so be sure to do a little preparation and do these three things beforehand.
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Beating Loneliness During the Holidays and Beyond
There are many ways to increase your social network, especially during the holidays. Here are a few expert-backed tips on how to tackle loneliness.
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Create a New Year Vision Board With Your Grandkids
If you’re looking for a new way to kick off the new year, we’ve got a creative family activity that can help you set intentions for months ahead: creating a vision board.
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10 Creative Holiday Gifts for the Senior Who Has Everything
This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of originality. With so many out-of-the-box gift options, your present will undoubtedly stand out as something unique and heartfelt during the holidays.
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5 Holiday Movies to Stream This Season
Check out our list of some of the best holiday films for seniors and where to watch them.
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Shuffleboard Is Cool Again—Here’s Why You Should Consider Trying It!
There are now clubs all across the United States offering shuffleboard, and it’s become a popular activity at recreational and senior centers.
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Step Aside, Texting: Letter Writing Is Back
This year, an unexpected tradition has been revived: letter writing. It’s always been more intimate than texting, and there’s no other excitement that matches seeing a hand-written envelope addressed to you in the mail.
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Fill Your Summer Days With These Grandkid-Friendly Activities
School’s out, and you know what that means. The grandkids are here to play!
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Brookdale Couple Celebrates 70 Years of Marriage
On December 19, 2021, Mr. and Mrs. John and Gloria Orr celebrated an incredible 70th wedding anniversary at our Brookdale assisted living community. So, what’s the long-term lovebirds' secret to a successful, happy marriage?
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7 Dating Sites for Seniors
Online dating sites aren’t just for millennials—more and more seniors are turning to websites and apps for romance help. There are even some sites that are generally tailored to finding love later in life.
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5 Online Word Games to Help Seniors Stay Connected
Love Wordle? Here are even more online word games to help you stay connected.
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A Canine Companion at Brookdale
When Helen moved into Brookdale Corsicana, the executive director's dog, Wyatt, immediately welcomed her.
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Ready, Set, Play! Pickleball for Seniors
Pickleball is one of the trendiest recreational activities for seniors. Find out why it's so appealing and how to play.
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10 Snacks Kids and Grandparents Can Make Together
Whipping up a treat in the kitchen is a great way for grandkids and grandparents to bond.
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Boomers to Gen Z: Explaining the Generations
You've probably heard the generational cohort terms — from the greatest generation to baby boomers and millennials to Generation Z — but what does it all mean?
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