Happy 100th birthday to Mr. Dick Back!!
Born on the 15th of September 1920, Dick served during WW11, answering a call to duty and enlisting six days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. As a member of the Army Air Corps, he began as a private, eventually retiring as a Captain. Congratulations, and well done!🇺🇸
Everyone is so happy to finally get time with our professional hairdresser!
Our residents have been so gracious and understanding as we took turns to accommodate their needs. But, at the end of the day, nothing compares to a professionally done “do!”
We are open for outdoor visits! Please call our community for a time slot at 937-294-1772. Choose a day, Monday through Friday, 10:30am-3:15pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
From our much-loved residents, and our dog, Bailey Brookdale, we hope your week is as wonderful as ours!
Our outdoor plantings needed lots of hydration this week! Thanks to Keshia, Sales and Marketing Manager, for taking up the challenge! It was too hot for the rest of us!
Who doesn't love a parade?! Our families are amazing, thank you all for showing so much love, you made our day! 👏
Strolling through the parking lot and into the community uncovered some fun and interesting encounters! Enjoy!
Our Executive Director, Ellen, wears many hats during the day. She is a mentor to new EDs, a counselor to residents and staff alike, and she is even known to multitask at the front desk while answering the phone lines!
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
Thanks to everyone, our pumpkin contest was a huge success. Here are the winners.
1st place went to the scarecrow.
2nd place is a three way tie between the ghost, kittens, and the socially distanced family.
Thanks to all who participated this year, we appreciate you!
Here are the entries for our annual pumpkin carving contest, and they are brilliant! Please vote by Friday, at 3PM.
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 second vaccine clinic on 2/12/2021 (time slots will be assigned) 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
Here, at Brookdale Oakwood, we always value our residents’ words of wisdom. Please enjoy this insight from one of our very own. 👍
Today was THE day! Our community received the first round of the Pfizer vaccine! A big round of applause goes to the truly amazing, patient, calm, and very efficient team from CVS! We are very grateful to Ellen Rice, Jackie Karkiewicz, Keshia Choate, and the superb Brookdale Oakwood clinical department.
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
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 second vaccine clinic on 2/12/2021 (time slots will be assigned) 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
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
