Our everyday heroes for the month of September at Charlotte East! Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you for more than just your work. We also celebrate your character and the positive effect you have on others.
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
Voting for Resident Council 2020-2021 at Charlotte East!
Celebrating gratitude within our own community was definitely needed this year. Acknowledging how all of us as individuals and as a team have come together to ensure that our community stays safe and cared for with compassion and understanding is important and meaningful for all of us. We are all so grateful and blessed to be surrounded by amazing family and friends!
Have you heard about our September webinar? Join us September 23 at 3 p.m. CST for a candid conversation about senior living and COVID-19. We'll discuss our procedures and protocols in place to help our residents and chat about why you may want to consider senior living right now. Plus, we’ll let you know what questions to ask as you start to explore your options. For more information or to RSVP visit:
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In The Know Webinar
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
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
Assisted Living residents did a great job decorating their pumpkins this year!
It was a hoe down success! We didn't know there were so many wanted outlaws in Assisted Living. Fortunately, nobody got out of hand, so we didn't have to call the Sheriff! Fun was had by all! Great job Kaye! Your safe, fun, and creative spirit brought a lot of joy to the residents once again!
Happy Boss's Day to our very own Diane! Thank you for all you do at Charlotte East!
We officially have a team of professional cornhole players in Independent Living! Time to take them on the road!
Mayor Marge Warren! Marge served as Mayor at Charlotte East for 8 amazing years! Her hard work and dedication to the Charlotte East Community over the years is appreciated. She has done so much for all of us here at Charlotte East over the years. Marge is not ready to fully retire yet, she is welcoming her new role as Treasurer on the council with open arms! You will have to stand by and find out who won the Mayorship for 2020-2021!
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/6182pBiKI
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, join us November 18 at 3 p.m. CST for this month's "In the Know" webinar as we discuss advancements in dementia care, from adaptive technology to caregiving solutions. The webinar is led by Juliet Holt Klinger, Brookdale's Senior Director of Dementia Care and Programs. Reserve your spot today!
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In The Know Webinar
This sweet resident, Flora, comes to visit in the activities office a couple of times a week. On this visit, she wanted to show off her "Mountain Mama" t-shirt and the cutest purse ever seen! We just had to share!
Wishing you all a safe, spooky, and spectacular Halloween!
Wine and art with Kaye! Everyone did such a great job on their gnome. We love the special touches of individual creativity that the residents added to their paintings.
February is the month of love – a time for Valentine's Day and remembering love – emphasizing the importance of love in our lives. Our residents and staff share some Pearls of Wisdom about love during our Friends For Life get together.
Happy 100th Birthday to our very own Ruby S! Ruby is so thankful for her 100 years! You can see the sparkle of joy and happiness in her eyes when she was presented with the birthday cake and flowers that her family sent her. Fun fact about Ruby is she loves cornbread more than cake!! So not only did she get to enjoy her cake she is looking forward to having cornbread that was made especially for her with dinner this evening.
When Bill and Louise began considering senior living options for Bill's sister, Pam, the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine became a major point of interest for their next steps. Now, after receiving the vaccine and transitioning to her new community, Pam is an official resident of Brookdale Cary.
Many people have heard of feng shui, but few really understand what it is or means. Guest blogger Kristen Murney explains how feng shui can be useful in small spaces.
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Practical Feng Shui Pointers | Brookdale Senior Living
Kim is one of our Independent Living residents. She introduced us to "Metal Art". She said she really enjoys this art because it keeps her hand and eye coordination sharp.
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
