Today the residents rolled up their sleeves and got crafty. We turned wine glasses into beautiful pumpkins to put in their apartments. They came out amazing!
Today the residents made handwritten thank you cards and goodie bags for the staff. To thank them for all their hard work and dedication! We want to thank all of our front line heroes, keep up the amazing work!
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!
A little birdie stopped by the community and dropped off a care package for their mother. Our Executive Director Steve went to deliver it to Irene. She was beyond excited to receive her favorites. Milano cookies and People Magazine. Sometimes It’s the small things in life that give us the most joy.
The residents got their hands a little messy, during our “designed your own flowerpot” program. They came out amazing!
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
The only thing better than a friend is a friend with a bag of M&Ms!
Live every hour like its happy hour! Today the residents enjoyed refreshing drinks to kick off the weekend!
We want to congratulate Christina on being an everyday hero, thank you for the outstanding work you do for the residents and staff!
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
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
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
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
I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze! The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.
We need your support, we are raising money for the fight to end Alzheimer's. Please help us in reaching our goal. Dovie, the Clare Bridge manager, made custom hand-painted glass vases. For the large set, we are asking for a $75 donation. For the small set, we are asking for a $50 donation. Reach out to the community today to pledge your donation and find out how to pick up your vases. Thank you for helping us reach our goal to end Alzheimer’s!
The holiday may look different this year, but we're still giving thanks for the things we have. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.
Sometimes, all we need is a little kindness. For World Kindness Day the staff wrote encouraging notes to the residents and gave out chocolate bars.
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/6183pDRmH
Today and every day, we are grateful for our veterans!
From all of us at Brookdale, happy Veterans Day to those who have served to protect our freedom.
To our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future, God bless you and thank you.
Getting organized can seem like a feat, but these helpful tips can make even the messiest of spaces a walk in the park!
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Organization Inspirations | Brookdale Senior Living
When Bill and Louise began considering senior living options for Bill's sister, Pam, the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine became a major point of interest for their next steps. Now, after receiving the vaccine and transitioning to her new community, Pam is an official resident of Brookdale Cary.
One of our residents enjoying a fresh cup of hot cocoa on this snowy day, while watching the associates clean off their cars. She said, “It’s better than watching TV.”
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
Rosa is proud to have been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination! Way to go, Rosa! 🎉 #BrookdaleHope
Don’t forget to shout Jenga. One of our residents is working with our amazing therapy team playing a intense game of Jenga.
