Healthcare Professional Blog
How We Help Keep Your Patients Moving at Brookdale
A key step on the path to effectively managing chronic conditions, helping reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions and maintaining or improving overall well-being is exercise. And because your patient’s lifestyle choices matter, Brookdale combines clinical care with our Optimum Life® framework to encourage movement as a part of their journey to better health.
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More than Memory Care: Lessons Learned From 40 Years of Providing Specialized Dementia Care
Calling specialized dementia care communities "memory care centers" has simplified and cleansed the description of the depth and complexity of care provided to residents and their families.
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It's Time for Senior Living to Go Beyond the Amenities to Support Value-Based Care
Senior living communities with clinical expertise can make a difference in the overburdened healthcare system. Kim Elliott, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Brookdale, explains why Brookdale can be a strategic partner in the value-based continuum of care.
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How Brookdale Helps Manage the Top 10 Chronic Conditions for Seniors
We’ve outlined the 10 most common chronic conditions among senior patients and how Brookdale helps aging adults live healthy, happy and whole lives.
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It’s Time to Rethink How—and Where—Healthcare is Delivered
Daily habits can impact long-term health outcomes. But how much healthcare does the traditional system truly provide? That’s why high-quality assisted living is an essential part of a value-based continuum of care.
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What’s in This Pillbox? Helping Prevent Polypharmacy Among Seniors
Medication management often needs an extra set of eyes — and hands. Brookdale partners with clinicians to help prevent polypharmacy among seniors.
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Financing Senior Living Without the Sticker Shock: A Guide for Patients
When a patient needs long-term residential care, cost concerns shouldn’t get in the way of their clinical needs. To help clinicians guide their patients, Brookdale has outlined the steps to help patients consider options for financing a move to a senior living community.
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Multiple Levels of Care Provides Options
Assisted living conversations can often get sidetracked. Amenities like pools, movie theaters or game rooms distract from the real conversation. Yes, they’re looking for a place to live, but they’re also looking for a place for care. Your recommendation can help establish the right focus for your patients.
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After the Diagnosis: Helping Caregivers Cope With Dementia
Hearing the words “Your loved one has dementia” for the first time may come as a shock to friends and family. The dementia care experts at Brookdale shared this advice to help caregivers process the diagnosis after leaving the doctor’s office.
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Beyond the Amenities: Care at Brookdale is Personal
Health is inextricably tied to how patients live. And while other long-term care facilities may lead with their pools, dining rooms, and amenities, at Brookdale we prioritize the health and well-being of our residents.
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How to Deliver a Person-Centered Alzheimer’s or Dementia Diagnosis
It’s not easy to tell a patient they have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Here are best practices to help guide the conversation, from the values that define Brookdale’s Alzheimer’s and dementia care program and services.
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How Brookdale Helps Support Chronic Conditions Like Diabetes in Seniors
People with diabetes sometimes struggle to manage their condition. Brookdale gives physicians another resource in helping seniors manage multiple chronic conditions.
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Brookdale’s Personalized Approach to Senior Living
Before your patient ever becomes a resident, Brookdale sets the stage for person-centered care in assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
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Eating Well Is a Part of Living Well
Brookdale is focused on keeping older adults engaged and social, including through their dining experiences.
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How Can My Patients Afford Senior Living?
While discussing senior living options with your patient, you’ve probably heard the question, “How much is this going to cost me?” Brookdale provides educational resources about financing senior living.
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