What better way to recognize our "Rock Star" Associates than with a rock hunt challenge. Associates had to locate their gift created especially for them. Thanks, team you really do ROCK!!!
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
How much will she grab and what prize will she win? Assisted Living Week fun!
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not get an extra dose of healthy while you're at it? Rise and shine with these five superfood breakfast recipes.
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5 Superfood Breakfast Recipes | Brookdale Senior Living
Centering ourselves with morning Tai Chi.
Residents sharing their talents. Providing the joy of "live" entertainment.
The Nail technician is in.
As a caregiver, you may often put other people’s needs ahead of your own. While you're going above and beyond during this uncertain time, it’s important to take care of yourself. Burnout can interfere with your ability to provide crisis support during a natural disaster or in times of stress and anxiety. To be an effective caregiver, start with giving yourself some love. These self-care tips may help!
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Self-Care for Caregivers During Coronavirus
Introducing our new Pen Pal Program. Contact us, if you are interested in becoming a pal.
When the circus comes to town.
Stars by April. April Loves to share her stellar creations made from paper straws.
Art therapy.
In room resident engagement is a wonderful way our residents stay engaged and feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment at Brookdale Arlington.
Find a penny, pick it up – good luck...
Because pennies are considered good luck, we invited residents to use pennies to create a penny photo frame using a frame and strong glue for Superstition Week.
Who is behind the mask?
Ardella, aka Della, our front desk receptionist has been here since 1995 when it was originally a Marriott Senior Living community. Born and raised in Arlington we LOVE Della's delightful personality here at Brookdale Arlington.
FRIENDLY REMINDER~ On Thursday, November 19th @ 2:30pm our special guests from the Alzheimer's Association will be discussing effective communication strategies. Alzheimer’s Disease may be one of the cruelest diseases because a sufferer seemingly “disappears” until the person they were no longer exists. National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, each November, reminds us that over 5 million Americans suffer.
Zoom Link: http://bkd.co/6182p1CDa
Join us monthly for our Friends and Family Event: "Talk with the Expert" every 3rd Thursday at 2:30pm.
Who is behind the mask? Hector our Health and Wellness Director who joined the Brookdale Arlington family in June 2019. Originally from Bangladesh, he moved to the United States in 1999. What we LOVE about Hector is his calm demeanor and compassion for our residents and staff.
Join us monthly for our Friends and Family Event "Talk with the Expert" every 3rd Thursday at 2:30pm. Alzheimer’s Disease may be one of the cruelest diseases because a sufferer seemingly “disappears” until the person they were — no longer exists. National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, each November, reminds us that over 5 million Americans suffer. On Thursday, November 19th @2:30pm our special guests will be the Alzheimer's Association discussing effective communication strategies.
Zoom Link: http://bkd.co/6189T4zX7
On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free. Brookdale Arlington is honored to recognize our veterans and families.
Who is "behind the mask". Bintu Williams is a resident caregiver in our Memory Care neighborhood. Originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa she joined the Brookdale Arlington family in April 2020. What we LOVE about Bintu is she a bundle of joy and brings it to our residents every day.
