Some repurposed construction shims became scarecrow door decorations today.
We made wreaths out of bits of spare cloth today. They turned out super cute!
Thanks to a lovely donor, we were able to make a few dozen floral arrangements for residents to take back to their rooms. We used every vase the activity room had to offer!
Thank you, Sum of the Digits Book Keeping and the Washington County Center of Aging for donating goodie bags for the residents. We appreciate it so much!
Painting pumpkins from a staff member's garden!
We're jumping on board with the little teal truck fad! Super cute for those doors that need a bit of TLC. If you would like to decorate a loved one's door, please drop off the labeled items, and we will be happy to decorate their door for you!
The residents got an early Halloween surprise!
Engaged discussion and intriguing questions came from our book club meeting today. We learned a new perspective on Vincent van Gogh's life and the struggles he faced with mental health. We learned of his love for various art forms which he captured throughout his life, and his desire to connect with others through his artistic expressions. A resident even brought her book that features many of his most influential pieces to share with the club.
Sweater weather calls for some sweater cookies!
Did you know that we partner with the Washington County Free Library and Bookmobile to bring free reading materials to Brookdale? The second Tuesday of each month the Bookmobile visits from 2:00-2:15PM so that residents can check out new books! You can also call them and order books for your loved one to pick up.
The residents made inside out peanut butter cups, with a chocolate caramel center!
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/6187p8qct
If you're a caregiver for a family member, this event is for you! Tomorrow, Friday, November 13th, from 1:00pm-2:00pm Brookdale is hosting a Caring For The Caregiver virtual event to provide family caregivers with the information they need to succeed! Learn more about unpaid caregiving in America, the short and long term effects of stress on your health, and practical strategies for self-care. Don't go at it alone! Call 301-733-3353 for the zoom link!
The ladies are prepping more flowers for our big potpourri project next week !
Brookdale Hagerstown has been vaccinated! We couldn't be prouder of our residents and staff who made this commitment to our community, and the world!
This week the residents were asked, “What conversation do you want to have with the world?”
Here is Helen's response.
"Friends of the world: If we call on the leaders to help us, we must pray for "peace" and help each other as well. Look around the country that you live in and ask yourself, "what can I do to help?" Feed your people who are starving, clothe them, give them God's blessing. If only we could pray, we may find "Peace with all of us." Thank you"
Holly helped the ladies create cheerful bracelets.
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and our knowledgeable folks wanted to share some romantic advice to anybody celebrating their first Valentine's Day as a couple!
Happy Valentine's Season from Brookdale!
Brookdale Senior Living Hagerstown is proud to be in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Maryland Chapter to help promote the many programs and resources they offer in our area. These Virtual Education Programs are available throughout the month of February 2021.
Monday 2/8/2021, 6:30-8:00 pm
Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers, Early Stage: Part Three
REGISTER:
http://bkd.co/6188psQDy
