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
Baunner is such a smart doggy, thanks to his “parents” Dave and Charlene. 🐕 Our activities cart has a little drawer filled with doggy treats for all the well-behaved doggies that live at our Brookdale Community!
Grab & Go snacks!
Trimmed the rose bushes 🌹
Brookdale employees celebrate their employment anniversaries! Thanks for your dedication to enriching the lives of those we serve with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity! Debbie over 15 years, Janelle 10 years, Jearon 10 years, Kamden 10 years, and Jocelyn 5 years! Thanks so much for your time and dedication! Wishing you many more years with Brookdale Senior Living!
Thanks to everyone who helped make Assisted Living week super special!
Making some Halloween decorations to display around the building!
Grab-&-Go wine & cheese! Come join us Thursday’s at 3 pm in the lobby.
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
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
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
From all of us at Brookdale, happy Veterans Day to those who have served to protect our freedom.
Two of our families sent us some flowers and treats! Thanks Fred & Family and Lauren, Susan, Janice for the festive flowers 💐
Here are some pictures of our Halloween fun! 👻 🎃 🦇
Wishing you all a safe, spooky, and spectacular Halloween!
Join us for arts & crafts on November 18th at 10:30 am in the upstairs library. Look at the rock sculptures we made last week.
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
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
Happy New Year from all of us at Brookdale! Here's to new beginnings and the start of a wonderful year. Cheers to 2021!
As the number of people affected by dementia continues to grow, more complex issues related to the disease are gaining public attention. Among the more sensitive: personal stories of spouses and partners of those with advanced levels of the disease forming new romantic relationships while continuing to care for their loved ones.
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Dementia and Romantic Relationships
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. May your day be merry and bright!