The New York Department of Health (NY DOH) has issued visitor guidance for adult care facilities that meet specific benchmarks and are able to develop a plan for outdoor visits. A criteria of the NY DOH guidance is to share a copy of the visitor plan publically. Please refer to Brookdale’s Outdoor Visitor Policy Information for specific visitor guidance for the community once DOH criteria are met.
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Outdoor Visitor Policy
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
Autumn comes to Brookdale East Niskayuna!
Friends and fun and ice cream! Planting a memorial garden to honor the Walk to End Alzheimer's disease.
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
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
Monday Mania Bingo tournament! This is serious work!!!
Cold, damp, fall days are perfect for sipping orange and cinnamon hot Mulled Cider! Everybody loved it, thanks to our "Chef" Craig!
This weekend we were able to celebrate the baptism of one of our resident's great-grandchildren!
Thank you Amy for all you do
Spring blooms in November cold and gray!
Difficult times and a rainy day could not dampen our "Gi-GI's" spirit! Happy 90th!
Honoring our valiant veterans.
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
Ghosts and ghouls will be plentiful at our Halloween Fete! Hot mulled cider, apple cider doughnuts, trick or treat outdoor window parade with goodie bags for all! We will have a costume contest and we'll read the legend of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman!
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
Even more smiles!
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
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
In the midst of winter, a reminder of the warmth of true love!