Residents continue to work on our wood block Christmas Village project.
Resident Mary Ann teaches Spanish class!
Residents begin work on our wood block Christmas Village!
Resident Frank plays wiffle ball with our physical therapist, Katrina.
Resident Vera shows her appreciation by writing a thank you note as we celebrated Gratitude is Ageless.
Clare Bridge Programming Coordinator Taylor Hiers helps to kick off our Gratitude is Ageless celebration! We are all very grateful to our fantastic residents, their wonderful families, and our hard-working, friendly, and dedicated team members!
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
Clare Bridge Programs Assistant and Receptionist Danielle is one of our Everyday Heroes! She is creative, hard-working, caring, and the residents LOVE her! Thank you for all you do, Danielle!
Jeanne is one of our Everyday Heroes! She is always ready with a smile, eagerly seeks resident feedback on the dining experience, and works very hard in her role as a cook. She is an essential part of our team!
Residents made leaf banner wall hangings as a fun and easy seasonal project.
In honor of World Mental Health Day, we asked residents and staff what makes them smile!
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
Make lives better, including your own. Our Brookdale community is hiring. We are looking for a Health and Wellness Director RN or LPN to join our team.
The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you’ll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
For more details on the job and benefits, click here:
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Health & Wellness Director RN or LPN
Nurse Mark is one of our Everyday Heroes! Mark provides excellent care to residents and is available to help and answer questions. We thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, and friendly demeanor!
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/6189pDEfR
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/6187pDtK1
Army Veteran Herman and Air Force Veteran Cele are shown alongside photographs of them in uniform as we celebrated Veterans Day. Thank you to Brookdale family members for generously providing photos for use in our recently unveiled Veterans Honor Wall. Special thanks to Betty and Heartland Hospice and Brookdale Fort Wayne Director of Sales and Marketing Carol Dudley for all of their hard work and contributions in helping to make this day special for Brookdale Fort Wayne Veterans and residents. Hope you had a Happy Veterans Day!
We hope everyone had a happy Veterans Day, and to those who have served to protect our freedom.
Resident Vera alerts us that the snow is coming down mighty hard!
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.
Retired Spanish teacher Mary Ann leads a Spanish class for Brookdale residents.
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
Retired Firefighter and World War II Veteran Bill celebrated his 97th birthday with wife, Rosie
