We had so much fun painting this landscape!
Please join Brookdale Chanate as we "Walk to end Alzheimer's" Your contributions play a vital role in raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Please follow the link below for more information and to donate today!
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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
Sprucing up the garden!
Happy Labor Day to all those who have made contributions to our nation's workforce -- both past and present!
We used different fruits and Kool-Aid flavors to make some beautiful art; it made the rooms smell so yummy and fresh!
After dinner, BINGO is one of our FAVORITE things to do, especially when CANDY is the reward!
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
What better way to spend an afternoon than a Virtual Friends For Life pumpkin painting party? Even though we could not all be together, it was a great time visiting with our friends via Zoom and painting our pumpkins. 🎃 🎃 🎃
The Walk to End Alzheimer's looked a little different this year, but we still had some wonderful, individual support from our Assisted Living residents!
There is more than one way to paint a picture! We had fun painting and watching others paint these bead paintings.
Beautiful fall signs made by these beautiful ladies! ❤️
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/6184pDTTm
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/6189pDTTX
We have been doing guided paintings, and they are a hit! Look at these gorgeous fall tree paintings!
We celebrated Halloween a little differently this year, but everyone had a great time! Congratulations to Regina for winning the employee costume contest and to Sammie for winning the door decorating contest!
Getting into the holiday spirit is all about making things feel merry and bright, and a great way to do that is by decorating your space. If you’ve downsized, decking the halls might seem like a tricky task, but even small spaces can go big on holiday cheer. With a little creativity and a few key decor pieces, you can transform your small space into a winter wonderland.
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Holiday Decor Ideas for Small Spaces
In-room holiday cookie decorating kits, at Brookdale Chanate, were a HUGE hit!!! Two photos sent in by a resident were captioned “Thank you for the delightful idea. Even got to lick our fingers!”
Several vaccines for COVID-19 are in the pipeline, and the CDC says most Americans should be able to get one in 2021. To help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus, it’s important that as many people as possible get vaccinated. Here are a few reasons why:
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Benefits of Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. May your day be merry and bright!
The magic of Hanukkah never ends, and its greatest gifts are family and friends. Warmest wishes for a Happy Hanukkah!
Frosty made an impromptu appearance in our guided painting class!
