Residents are getting ready for our 2020 Great Pumpkin Search, kicking off October 1st.-31st. Each night 13 pumpkins will be hidden in common areas throughout our community. The Residents from IL and AL, who gather the most will win a prize at our Halloween Social. There is also a special prize for whoever finds "The Great Pumpkin."
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
Have you heard about our September webinar? Join us September 23 at 3 p.m. CST for a candid conversation about senior living and COVID-19. We'll discuss our procedures and protocols in place to help our residents and chat about why you may want to consider senior living right now. Plus, we’ll let you know what questions to ask as you start to explore your options. For more information or to RSVP visit:
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In The Know Webinar
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
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not get an extra dose of healthy while you're at it? Rise and shine with these five superfood breakfast recipes.
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5 Superfood Breakfast Recipes | Brookdale Senior Living
Happy Labor Day to all those who have made contributions to our nation's workforce -- both past and present!
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
Families, friends, and all children are invited to:
Drive-thru trick or treat
Friday 10/30, from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Brookdale Town Center 775 NE 27th (503)-472-3130
Brookdale City Center 721 /NE 27th (503)-435-0100
RSVP to the community if you would like a particular resident to be present when you drive-thru.
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
As a caregiver, you may often put other people’s needs ahead of your own. While you're going above and beyond during this uncertain time, it’s important to take care of yourself. Burnout can interfere with your ability to provide crisis support during a natural disaster or in times of stress and anxiety. To be an effective caregiver, start with giving yourself some love. These self-care tips may help!
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Self-Care for Caregivers During Coronavirus
Residents enjoying our So Long Summer Sausage Fireside. We served sausage with kraut, pretzels & chips, beer & soda, and of course s'mores for dessert. Mary Lou is picture eating her first ever s'more she said, "although it's very sweet I will come back for some more."
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/6188p8sWo
From all of us at Brookdale, happy Veterans Day to those who have served to protect our freedom.
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
Wishing you all a safe, spooky, and spectacular Halloween!
Just a reminder tomorrow Friday 10/30 is our Drive Thru Trick or Treating from 3-5pm.
Brookdale Town Center 775 NE 27th and Brookdale City Center 721 NE 27th. Costumes appreciated but not required.
Please come join in the fun!!!
On Wednesday, January 20th the snowballs were flying right in our living room!! Our sock snowballs of course!! We held the first-ever snowball games with a 2 person team toss, 5 chances to toss snowballs in 3 baskets each smaller than the 1 before. And finally, the favorite game was hit your Resident Programmer Kirsten with snowballs as she walked back and forth. Laughs, cheers, and fun was had by all while donating over 150 pairs of sock to Union Gospel Mission for distribution to the homeless.
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
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
Resident Margaret proves you're never too old to enjoy the first snowfall of a new year! The view from her apartment called her name to come out and catch snowflakes just as did when she was a child.
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
In preparation for Wednesday's snowball sock games, we rolled our pairs of socks into the snowballs on Sunday afternoon. Thanks to residents John, Opal, and Marylyn for their help we rolled 75 more pairs of sock snowballs.
