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
Fall cupcakes for our September birthdays. We have 3 residents who all have the same birthday day. Happy Birthday to Martha, Pat, Doug, Shirley, Joan, Roy, Rosie, and our birthday triplets- Audrey, Patty, and Mary!
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
The OL Health Talk for September is Movement is Medicine.
Regular physical activity is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. The frailty of old age is reversible, age-related changes can be slowed or even reversed. It does not matter how old you are or what shape you are in now.
A consistent exercise routine can help you to:
Lower your risk of heart disease
Control of blood sugar and insulin
Improve your mood
Maintain brain health as you get older
Increase and maintain muscle strength and bone density
Lower your risk of cancers
Lower your fall risk
Get a better night’s sleep
Live longer
Exercising can be a feel-good experience when you discover the
kind of motions that your body enjoys. May you find an exercise
that brings you health, happiness, and the pure joy of moving
with ease!
Some post-its from our Gratitude is Ageless campaign on Monday!
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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
Do you remember Paul Harvey and the "Rest of the Story"? We've been listening to some audio files of his segments. The audio files are in MP3 format and you can download a zip file of stories starting with each letter of the alphabet. If you'd like to listen, look up Paul Harvey Archives.
We sent off $678 to the Alzheimer’s Association. Thanks to all who donated during the fundraiser or bought soda throughout the year.
Check out some of the pumpkins we decorated yesterday!
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
Thank you to the residents, staff, and family that donated to our Alzheimers fundraiser. Between the fundraiser and our ongoing soda sales, we raised over $600. The fundraiser ended with a 3-way tie between our Executive Director- Mark, one of our cooks- Ruben, and our Maintenance Tech- Cindy. Stay tuned for the video of them getting whip creamed! 😄
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/6181pB5LJ
To all the veterans and their families... Thank you, for your service!
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
Remembering and celebrating all our loved ones who have passed on. Have a joyful Día de Muertos!
Happy Halloween from Brookdale Olympia East!
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
Happy Groundhog Day! What will Phil predict today?
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
Happy Puzzle Day!
The holiday honors puzzles of all stripes - jigsaws, riddles, science, math, mechanical, and word puzzles, and of course, real-life puzzles.
Did You Know...
…that the world’s first crossword was published on December 21, 1913, in the Sunday newspaper, New York World? The puzzle was created by journalist Arthur Wayne.
Our Google Voyager Travels today was "Myths and Legends From Around the World".
If you have Google Earth- click on the Voyager icon (looks like a ship's steering wheel), go under Education and then scroll down to the presentation and click on it.
Our Conversations in Aging topic this month was Lessons in Well-Being and Longevity from the Blue Zones®. Blue Zones® are diverse demographic and/or geographic areas of the world where people live measurably longer, healthier lives. Want to learn more? Just do a web search for Blue Zones®
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
