Unleash your creative talents for fall pumpkin-decorating!
Agrace Hospice Care will supply the pumpkins, and you or your team will do the carving. Then, these festive fall decorations will be displayed and shared virtually to be voted on by residents, staff, and members of the community. Reserve your pumpkin by calling (608)234-2996. Deadlines for the pumpkin-carving listed below:
October 9: Last day to reserve a pumpkin.
October 22: Pumpkins delivered to participants.
October 28: Pumpkins picked up; virtual pumpkin display posted online. Voting begins at 3pm.
October 30: Voting closes at 3 pm
Celebrated Kathy's birthday this past week. Her favorite part? A nice hot cup of coffee!
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
While this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s events will be different, they continue to be deeply meaningful. They continue to help raise awareness about the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. They continue to help raise funds that make a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. continues to be one of the largest corporate supporters of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year, thousands of Brookdale associates, residents, and patients are participating in or supporting virtual walks across the country.
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Brookdale Communities Take Part in Virtual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Another great day for yard games! This time, we enjoyed lawn darts and munched on some tasty watermelon.
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
📌 UPDATE: October 21📌
🔴 REMINDER: No Visitors Allowed 🔴
We take our role in protecting the health of our residents very seriously. We are strongly discouraging external visitors at this time. Please use discretion when determining your need to enter the community.
Brookdale, in coordination with the direction of public health officials, restricts all visitors at this time.
Consider alternate forms of visitation such as Skype, FaceTime, or phone calls for the time being.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Brookdale's response to COVID-19 | Brookdale Senior Living Newsroom
Looking for work that is a calling as much as it is a career? Here, you have an opportunity to enhance the lives of others in a homelike environment and earn genuine rewards and heart fulfilling job satisfaction. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families in a unique intersection of hospitality, wellness and healthcare.
Join our family today by joining our virtual job fair on Wednesday, October 28th from 9am-5pm. Give us a call at 925-233-9106 or email sthind@brookdale.com.
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
Brookdale offers a newly increased hourly rate for Caregivers, CNAs, and Med Passers. Brookdale also offers a $250 sign-on bonus for Med Passers! Come join the Brookdale team with great benefits!
Brookdale is hiring nationwide for RNs, CNAs, LPNs, Caregivers, and many other roles. At Brookdale, we are passionate about serving our residents and their families in a unique intersection of hospitality, wellness, and healthcare. Imagine the positive difference you can make each day in a resident's life. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself. If you want to work in an environment where you can become the best you that’s possible, join us! Visit our careers site and check out our open positions in an area near you: http://bkd.co/6180T0Ucr
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Careers at Brookdale Senior Living
Maxine's Art Gallery was a success! We had a blast admiring her beautiful artwork as she showcased her work. Here is a small snapshot of us enjoying her art!
Very lovely window visit from Marilyn's family last weekend. It was her first time seeing her grand-baby, and needless to say, she was ecstatic! ❤️
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
Wow, 105 looks good on you! Happy 105th Birthday to miss Yolanda! She really enjoyed getting dolled up and having some cake on her special day!
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/6182pBCSI
Make lives better, including your own. Our Brookdale community is hiring. We are looking for an Executive Director II 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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Executive Director II
Warm wishes to Jo for her birthday this past weekend. Thank you to her daughter for bringing doughnuts for everyone and this cool jellyfish lava lamp!
Living Well with Dementia: Free Virtual Community Resource Fair
Join us for "Benefits of Music for those with Dementia" live presentation with Q & A on Friday, November 13th at 3pm with Ingrid from Middleton Music Therapy Services, LLC!
Then at 4:45PM for a live Q & A with a panel of Professionals!
RSVP to Amber at abormann@brookdale.com to join this event.
Looking for work that is a calling as much as it is a career? Here, you have an opportunity to enhance the lives of others in a home-like environment and earn genuine rewards and heart fulfilling job satisfaction. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families in a unique intersection of hospitality, wellness, and healthcare. Join our family today by attending our Job Fair on Thursday, February 4th from 9am to 5pm. We are hiring for all positions!
Efforts towards COVID-19 prevention have become part of our daily lives, and we are so pleased to share that our Brookdale residents and associates are among the first group to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine. We are partnering with CVS Health through the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program and will be having our first vaccine clinic on Sunday, February 7th from 9am to 3pm for community residents and associates who are interested in receiving the vaccine. Together, we can take action to prevent COVID-19. #BrookdaleHope
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine here:
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Benefits of Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
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
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
Not sure if you've heard, but it's deer hunting season! We bucked up and did our own version of deer hunting, and it was a blast!
Many people have heard of feng shui, but few really understand what it is or means. Guest blogger Kristen Murney explains how feng shui can be useful in small spaces.
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Practical Feng Shui Pointers | Brookdale Senior Living
