Brookdale Blogs

Socialization & Relationships, Brookdale Solutions

December 05, 2017

How to Reduce Holiday Loneliness for Seniors

The holidays can intensify feelings of loneliness, especially if an older person has experienced a recent loss or moved within the past year. Here are some tips for decreasing feelings of loneliness during the holiday season.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

November 15, 2017

Managing My Life With Alzheimers

To better understand Alzheimer's, we asked Laurie Scherrer, who writes about her experience living with dementia on the blog dementiadaze.com, to share her perspective and tips for living well.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

November 08, 2017

Why Life Stories Should Guide Dementia Care

Jay Newton-Small is CEO of MemoryWell, a national network of more than 350 journalists who tell the life stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in order to improve their care.

Health, Safety and Wellness, The Journey to Senior Living, Brookdale Solutions

November 07, 2017

Three Signs Your Parents' Health Might Be Failing

Although it’s not unusual for senior parents to mask health troubles on a weekly phone call, it’s harder to hide face to face. This year when you’re home for the holidays, look out for changes that might suggest your parents are struggling on their own.

Caregiver's Corner, Brookdale Solutions

October 27, 2017

How Cultural Values Impact Caregiving

Caregiving is a role that spans across every population including religion and ethnicity. However the differences in caring for a loved one, especially culturally, often vary and may include traditions handed down from previous generations.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Vision and Growth

October 13, 2017

Understanding Lewy Body Dementia

Cognitive decline is so commonly referred to as Alzheimer’s disease, that many people don’t realize it’s just one type of dementia. Another form of dementia is Lewy Body dementia (LBD).

October 11, 2017

Tech Tips: Facebook Etiquette

Read about how seniors are using Facebook to reconnect with old friends and keep in touch with loved ones who live far away.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

October 10, 2017

Four Tips for Living Well With Lewy Body Dementia

In honor of Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month, I want to offer four tips for living well with the disease. Depression and anxiety are common in people living with the disease. Amidst our feelings of loneliness, helplessness and boredom, there is a path forward.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

September 22, 2017

Six Risk Factors for Falls — and How to Help Prevent Them

One fall can be life changing for a senior. Here are some simple actions you can take to address common risk factors for falls.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

September 17, 2017

Six Tips for Transitioning Your Loved One into Dementia Care

Check out six steps that can help in easing the transition to dementia care for a loved one.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

September 08, 2017

Seniors and Suicide: Tips for Supporting Your Loved One

People often ask what’s been the biggest surprise in serving seniors, and I tell them it’s the number of seniors who commit suicide.

Socialization & Relationships

September 03, 2017

Five Tips for Making Friends in Senior Living

Learn five tips for making friends when living in a senior living community.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

September 02, 2017

How Assisted Living Communities Help Seniors Stay More Active

Those of us who work in senior living mean well when we help a resident do things that maybe they could do themselves. It comes down to the balance between our desire for residents to be safe and the need for them to stay active.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

August 18, 2017

Dementia Care vs Nursing Homes

Many people don’t know the difference between an assisted living dementia care community and a skilled nursing facility. They are different—and have different purposes—and that’s important to know when considering options for a loved one’s care.