Brookdale Blogs

If you’re looking for a new hobby, now is the perfect time to jog your creativity—and we have nine books to do just that. Whether you love writing, painting, drawing or crocheting, these inventive books are here to help you find your inner artist.

For 40 years, Tony Herbst was a pro in the pizza business. But after retiring from day-to-day operations, he was looking for something new to master. One day, he saw a local ad for painting lessons, and decided to give it a try.

Did your retirement take a hit due to the pandemic? Here are a few tips to help you manage your retirement savings.

Who should seniors follow on social media? We’ve got a few suggestions for adding fun to your feed.

Not only is crafting fun, but it can also be great for your mind and body. Here are five craft ideas to help boost your mood and get your mind flowing.

Telehealth is a growing technology that allows people to see a therapist or mental health professional directly from their device. This technology can be particularly important for seniors.

Joy Ryan—Grandma Joy as she’s lovingly known to her over 36,800 Instagram followers—has done a lot in the past few years. She’s been followed by humpback whales and dolphins at Channel Islands National Park. She encountered a bison herd at Yellowstone National Park. And she’s done it all with her grandson at her side.

One of the most common health issues seniors run into is hearing loss. But loud music isn’t the only thing that can put the “huh?” into “hard of hearing.” Here are some less common ways you could damage your hearing.

Many indoor plants are low maintenance, but you’ll have to do some upkeep from time to time. Repotting a plant that’s ready for a new home isn’t too difficult, but how do you know when it’s time to give your aloe or ivy plant a fresh start?

Here are some claims you may have heard about COVID-19 vaccines—and the facts about them from sources such as the CDC.

Becoming a volunteer is a beautiful way to express compassion. It can also provide wonderful benefits for you. If you’re interested, but curious about where to begin, we have a few virtual volunteer ideas for seniors that you can do from the comfort of your home.

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.

Grocery delivery apps can be a simple way for seniors to receive items they need in record time, without leaving home. With so many services available, here’s a rundown of our favorites.

Charles Wright is a straight-A student. When he’s not writing papers, he’s grading them as a communications professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He’s also working on a dissertation for his doctoral degree and penning his first book titled, “Refire, Don’t Retire" — all at age 74.

So you’ve just been informed that one of your holiday dinner guests was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Your new challenge is to adapt the menu to be diabetes-friendly while keeping it as delicious as usual. Fortunately, you have plenty of options available.