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
A little inside gardening triggers memories of a time when getting our hands dirty was commonplace! Imogene plants thyme and rosemary for use in our kitchen.
There is always something cooking at Brookdale Leawood State Line! Cooking demonstrations and weekly cooks in the kitchen baking treats for everyone. This week was spaghetti and homemade meatballs with chocolate birthday cupcakes. Thank goodness for our daily exercise class!
Crafting is a relaxing and a great way to express our inner artist!
Congratulations to this month's EVERYDAY HERO - Natalie Ramirez - who always finds a way to say “yes”, has a “thank you” spirit and asks “What else can I do for you?" Thank you Natalie for all you do for our residents and our community. You are AWESOME!
Great tailgaiting party yesterday - GO CHIEFS!!!
Some of the residents enjoyed just browsing the fabrics while others got to work making their first-ever quilt!
We made the most of one of the last warm days of the year! A Beatles dance party with drinks and good conversation.
Decorate your wagons and wheelbarrows, dress in costume, and line up by 4 pm, the parade begins at 4:15 pm!! Your four-legged superheroes are welcome! Residents will be scouting for the most festive families while being bundled up on the front porch to watch. Pandemic safe goodies for all!
*Social distancing and masks are required.
Meet Jennifer, LPN, our community health & wellness director! Jenny has been a nurse for twenty years but has never found such satisfaction as working with residents at Leawood State Line.
"I might supervise care and monitor resident health, but the best part of my job is making sure I can bring people some joy each day!"
We're counting on warm peanut butter cookies for a bedtime snack tonight!
Simple challenges like this visual matching puzzle present a mental exercise for those with diminished cognitive processes. This resident took twenty minutes to complete the activity, which primed him for increased creative thinking through the rest of the day.
Happy birthday, darling Judi! This gal got just what she wanted: a big bowl of guacamole and more cupcakes than she can eat!
We are proud to be home to American veterans and their loved ones!
Happy birthday, Juanita! A day that ends in not one, but TWO boxes of chocolate cherries is a great day indeed.
It has been fascinating as Americans to see this year unfold. Loretta, like all our residents, is invested in a strong future for the nation. Here, Loretta takes a break from her puzzle to watch coverage of the 2020 presidential election results.
Fresh brownies, right to your door!
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
The Clare Bridge Coordinator’s family Kugel recipe made for a great cooking demonstration - and delicious, too!
Small tasks add meaning and a sense of accomplishment.
CHEERS to our second vaccine clinic! All residents are now ready to greet the world!
January was a month of birthdays. Dixie and Helen made sure to celebrate theirs dressed to the nines!
Paper mache is not just for summer camp! This messy craft involves interesting sensory experiences that keep our brains fit. Plenty of laughter keeps our hearts light, too!
Thank you to our friends at The Church of the Resurrection for the cards! Your thoughtful gesture brightened our day.
