The New York Department of Health (NY DOH) has issued visitor guidance for adult care facilities that meet specific benchmarks and are able to develop a plan for outdoor visits. A criteria of the NY DOH guidance is to share a copy of the visitor plan publically. Please refer to Brookdale’s Outdoor Visitor Policy Information for specific visitor guidance for the community once DOH criteria are met.
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Outdoor Visitor Policy
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
Brookdale Productions Presents...Happy Hour! 🍿
Downsizing is only a daunting task if you don’t know how to begin!
Join us virtually on Thursday, October 15th at 11:30am for an informative and entertaining presentation on how to make the process easier.
Get tips from a local move manager expert on how to:
– Deal with the emotions of downsizing
– Save time and money when planning for a move
– Reduce your stress and worry less
– Make plans for what you can do with all the stuff
If someone you know is ready to move to a senior living community but doesn't
know how to begin, this is the place to start. Make plans now to attend!
RSVP by October 12th to jlaporte@brookdale.com or call (518) 312-1940
Tzom Kal to all those observing Yom Kippur.
It looks like we have quite a few baseball fans here at Brookdale! Happy Friday everyone! ⚾
Pumpkin spice and smiles! Happy Friday! 🍁
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
Support the fighters, admire the survivors, honor the taken & never give up hope!
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
It's Oktoberfest at Brookale Niskayuna today! Ein Prosit! 🍻
Serving up smiles! Happy Friday!! 😀
Visitation is currently on pause at Brookdale Niskayuna. We encourage you to stay connected with your loved one by setting up a virtual visit. Email our Resident Program Manager, Cira at cconlin@brookdale.com to set up a visit.
Today we honor our veterans past, present, and future. Thank you for your faithful service!
This Happy Hour is bittersweet as we say Bon Voyage to our Activities Assistant, Nick! It has been a pleasure having you on our Brookdale team! Good luck on your next adventure!!
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
It's official! We're 100% vaccinated! 🎉
Groundhogs Day is on Tuesday, so we thought we'd take a vote... looks like he's going to see his shadow!! ❄️
The CDC strongly recommends the COVID-19 vaccine and it’s so important that as many people as possible get vaccinated. We will be having our second vaccine clinic on February 1st from 9-3pm for community residents and associates who are interested in receiving their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated will help protect you, your friends, family and other members of your community. Learn more about our efforts around the COVID-19 vaccine here:
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How Brookdale Is Responding to Coronavirus | COVID-19
The circus came to Brookdale today
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!