Thank you to Jennifer for taking everyone’s temp and oxygen level everyday! It’s a lot of work and she has been doing a great job!
We have been writing little notes to each other in our building. This is for our #gratitudeisageless series. Some notes are between staff members, others are from residents to staff or their children.
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
This couple who has been married 70 years were big winners today! Not only did they score at Bingo, their family had McDonalds delivered to them for dinner!
Did you know with all the food delivery systems you can have food delivered to your loved ones?
Residents love getting special food deliveries!
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
📌 UPDATE: October 12📌
🔴 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
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
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/6184p81PC
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/6184p81PC
Delaila is our youngest and one of our sweetest staff members. We love working with her!
Do you know our Marketing Director, Karen? She is such a creative and lovely human. You will never catch her without a smile on her face!
All year round we celebrate and give thanks. However, did you know the month of November is recognized as the month of gratitude?
What are some things you are grateful for?
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
Today we say goodbye to our Activities Director. Thank you Leigh for loving our residents, families and staff for almost five years! Your service is greatly appreciated.
One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
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
This resident told our Activities Director how important this card is to her. She said, “It’s not every day you receive a special card in the mail from your son!”
