We love staying fit, flexible, and strong with our B-Fit exercise classes every morning! 💪😁
"You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream." - C.S. Lewis
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
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
Vera and Ellie rarely miss out on Manicure Day!
Nothing better than a fresh new color to brighten up your day!
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
Bill and Delores enjoyed not only their afternoon cups of coffee and some dessert but also each other's company!
A cup of coffee with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent. ~Unknown~
Although he wasn't interested in painting his own pumpkin, Wayne was kind enough to come out and keep all of us silly ladies company while we enjoyed painting pumpkins at Crafty Corner! He had us all laughing when he said that he thought his pumpkin looked kind of like him! 😆 🎃
Now we don't want you to think that Nicole and Jess let the other ladies have all the fun! They got into the Halloween spirit too with their silly faced pumpkins! 🎃
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
We are beyond blessed to be led by you Becky! Happy Boss's Day to our favorite fearless leader!
💗 A Boss creates fear, a Leader confidence.
💗 A Boss fixes blame, a Leader corrects mistakes.
💗 A Boss knows all, a Leader asks questions.
💗 A Boss makes work drudgery, a Leader makes it interesting.
💗 A Boss is interested in himself or herself, a Leader is interested in the group.
~ Russell H Ewing ~
Joan and Alice admiring their hard work!
🎃 Alice says, "My orange pumpkin looks like it needs a dentist and my white pumpkin is sad because it's not orange!"
🎃 Joan says, "He isn't very scary, but he looks kind of happy!"
Diane is gearing up for a spooky Halloween with this scary pumpkin! 🎃
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
Wishing you all a safe, spooky, and spectacular Halloween!
What is better for coffee hour than some delicious self decorated Jack-O-Lantern Cookies! 🎃 They look super yummy ladies!
We are having a blast getting ready for Halloween! Look at these awesome Spooky Lanterns that Joan, Diane, Alice, and Mary P made!
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
A close to a great chapter, Nicole enjoys some well deserved gifts from our staff after putting in almost 11 years at Brookdale Winona! Her leadership, attention to detail, kind heart, big smile and always lending hand will be missed. Although we are so sad to see her go, we are so proud and happy to see her follow her dreams.
Fun at Crafty Corner with these silly ladies! 😜 We are trying to will in some warm weather with our flowers! 🌸
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
One of Brookdale's dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
All of our efforts towards COVID-19 prevention have become a large part of our daily lives, and we are so excited to share some of our amazing heroes on the front lines of the fight to stay healthy!
Thank you to all of our Staff who got their COVID-19 vaccinations and are doing their part to keep all of our loved ones safe!
