We asked our residents what treat they wanted, and they replied, "Fresh fruit. We just love fresh fruit." So last Thursday we put together a traveling fruit cart. It went fast with watermelon being the most popular! Requests are already coming in for us to do it again. What an easy way to keep our residents healthy.
Gratitude is Ageless! Our ageless residents nominated associates who they said they could not do without. Appropriate awards were given to show their appreciation. They said, "Brookdale Apache Junction has the best associate team in town." Shown here are a few of our award winners.
While this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s events will be different, they continue to be deeply meaningful. They continue to help raise awareness about the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. They continue to help raise funds that make a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. continues to be one of the largest corporate supporters of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year, thousands of Brookdale associates, residents, and patients are participating in or supporting virtual walks across the country.
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Brookdale Communities Take Part in Virtual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
As some states begin to ease up on stay-at-home orders, it's likely senior loved ones will want to pay a visit. Here are a few ways you can ensure your home is not only warm and welcoming -- but practical and accessible, too.
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Handy Tips for Making Your Home Accessible
There’s no better combo than Happy Hour and Bingo...Good luck gals!
Puzzles are a great pastime for these long summer days.
Of the young adults with autism that pursue further schooling after high school, 75% to 85% are unemployed after graduation. Octogenarian Beverly Ficon is helping change that through her work with Spectrum Works.
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How One Senior Is Helping Young Adults with Autism Find Jobs
Concierge Genia displays our Screening Binders, in which all stats for those who enter the community are meticulously recorded. Our concierge team meets everyone at the front entrance to give a hearty welcome amidst COVID-19 screening requirements.
My Life Story: Residents had fun showing their sentimental keepsakes to one another. The stories were also filmed on the One Day app and shared with their families. What a great afternoon!
Mom and Dad taught you the value of a buck. Now that they're a little older, is it time to give them a little financial help? Check out our five tips to help manage your parents' finances.
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Five Tips to Help Manage Your Parents' Finances
Brookdale resident Alice Bartoo creates these beautiful afghans and donates them to our local police station to distribute to the homeless in the area and to at-risk children. Her generous gifts received an appreciation letter from the Sheriff last year.
All it takes is one hit, and you'll remember them forever! Take a listen to our One Hit Wonders playlist on Spotify in honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day.
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One & Done Hits, a playlist by Brookdale Senior Living on Spotify
We are so fortunate to have Jean, who plays piano for us every week. This week Jean put on a wonderful Veterans Day program along with the history of each song. We are so blessed to to have to have have her sharing her talents with us!
Our resident veterans proudly display photos and special awards from their service days. Veterans Day was celebrated at Brookdale Apache Junction by recognizing our men and women who served our country through One Day videos, music, and special treats.
Residents had so much fun designing posters to hang on our vets doors on Veterans Day. We have 20 men and women who have served our country now living in our community.
Our associates made Halloween fun with creative costuming and activities. B-Fit exercises included a dance to The Monster Mash and small group, socially distanced gatherings featured music and games.
It was a dog's day on Halloween this year and Buddy was a hit with our residents. Thanks, Mary R for making our day special!
Boo! Walter, a former art teacher, graciously accepted the challenge of creating a display pumpkin for the front office. An adorable greeting for everyone!
One of the residents' favorite things to do is to make bracelets and Valentine's Day coming up gives us a perfect opportunity to get creative. We put together packets, so they could be assembled in their rooms. The biggest challenge is which one to choose.
In the midst of our renovation, we wanted our residents to see a little Valentine cheer to lift their spirits. Love is in the air!
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
Palm trees and snow on the Superstition Mountains. What a view our residents can enjoy from their apartment windows! Money can't buy this view because it's priceless.
Winging our way to the residents' rooms with our Activity Cart full of goodies. With Barb's winning smile and wings on her shoes she flies from room to room trying to make our residents' day a little more pleasant.
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
