Henretta loves her daily cup of hot coffee so today she enjoyed it with a slice of delicious coffee cake made by Resident Program Coordinator, Claudia.
We had some pen pals from Maryland send us cards. The residents loved seeing all the hard work that went into them.
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
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
We have many great days at Brookdale Bartlesville South, but it was an exceptional day when The Candy Food Truck came to visit. Residents and staff enjoyed Icees and their choice from over 200 different types of candy.
We kicked off fall by making pumpkin pie parfaits.
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
Congratulations to Miss Pat on her 100th birthday! Happy birthday Pat!!
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
Fall craft class called for toilet paper pumpkins. The ladies loved making them and decorating our common area with their craft.
We would like to wish Ron a very Happy Birthday!!
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
Great fall weather calls for a scenic drive.
Taking a scenic drive through the woods, parks and natural settings is likely to motivate stronger mental health
We are proud to be named #1 in Customer Satisfaction in Assisted Living/Memory Care in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. This honor is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our teams. http://bkd.co/6180p8qXM
When Jack York, iN2L's co-founder and president, saw that conventional technology was too difficult for most older adults to use meaningfully, he decided to find a way to make it accessible for all levels of physical and cognitive ability. We are thrilled to have him join Brookdale’s Director of Dementia Care and Programs, Juliet Holt-Klinger to discuss the use of technology to create personalized experiences that engage and connect older adults to their loved ones for our webinar on November 18th. Be sure to reserve your spot here: http://bkd.co/6189p88ET
We would like to say thank you to our six veterans: Dick, Dwight, Jack, Charley, Sharon, and Ron. Thank you for all you sacrificed serving our great country. We are proud to have you at Brookdale Bartlesville South.
Our local park has a wonderful pond that is always inhabited with ducks and geese.
Residents love to watch them as they come close to the bus begging for food.
From all of us at Brookdale, happy Veterans Day to those who have served to protect our freedom.
Can tech really make pet care a breeze? Grab your furry friend and smartphone, and check out these apps that can make training and playing with your pet as easy as pressing "download".
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6 Senior-Friendly Apps That Make Pet Care a Breeze
Can tech really make pet care a breeze? Grab your furry friend and smartphone, and check out these apps that can make training and playing with your pet as easy as pressing "download".
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6 Senior-Friendly Apps That Make Pet Care a Breeze
These ladies loved receiving a bouquet of fresh flowers for their room from a local outreach center.
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
What a great day to get out for a drive. Bartlesville has a lot of historical significance when it comes to the oil industry.
Today we stopped by to learn more about the Nellie Johnstone No. 1. Residents were excited to learn that the Nellie Johnstone cable drilling rig was actually here before Oklahoma became a state!
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
