Trudy has been a medication technician in our community for about a year now. Here she is, showing off our new team shirts, just in time for Halloween! Trudy puts the "care" in caregiver!
Today we enjoyed an impromptu pre-dinner concert, courtesy of our amazingly talented Dining Director, Dawn!
Painting with Thea. Start off by drawing a swirl on your paper, then fill it in with colors and let your creativity take the lead!
We are blessed to have so many talented individuals that call Brookdale Lewisville home. Here is Ms. Thea, holding a recreation of a photo of her new grandson and daughter-in-law. Ms. Thea is no stranger to showing off her artwork. As a member of the Lewisiville Visual Art League, her work has been displayed at the MCL Grand Art Gallery. Check out more of her work at http://bkd.co/6182TQB7e
After dinner, the wonderful Mr. Alvin Anderson treated us to an impromptu concert. We are so lucky to have Mr. Anderson living in our community! He is an amazing Christian man, blessed with amazing talent.
Happy Grandparents Day!
Ms. Mary, with her fresh, new hairdo, graces us with her presence at the Pumpkin Patch!
"Coasters for a Cause" hand decorated by our residents, $5/each, local pick up only. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. Email your orders to BKDCoaster4aCause@gmail.com
Ms. Irma, enjoy the nice fall weather, while it lasts!
"Coasters for a Cause" hand decorated by our residents, $5/each, local pick up only. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. Email your orders to BKDCoaster4aCause@gmail.com
Ms. Joy, enjoying another beautiful autumn evening in the “pumpkin patch”!
"Coasters for a Cause" hand decorated by our residents, $5/each, all proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. Reach out to Jessica at 972-420-9600 for more info.
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/6180pBZaA
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
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
Wishing you all a safe, spooky, and spectacular Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
Superman is here to save the day! His mild-mannered alter ego, Sales Manager Lawrence, is also in the business of making lives better. If you know of a senior in need of a change, give us a call at 972-420-9600!
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!
Our residents enjoyed a special holiday visit from Picasso, the Yorkie. Thank you, Kayla, for sharing your special friend with us!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours. May your day be merry and bright!
The gifting season is upon us. Not sure what to get the senior in your life? Check out these top subscription services that make great gifts for older adults. No wrapping required.
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Top Subscription Services for Seniors
Several vaccines for COVID-19 are in the pipeline, and the CDC says most Americans should be able to get one in 2021. To help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus, it’s important that as many people as possible get vaccinated. Here are a few reasons why:
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Benefits of Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine