Brookdale Blogs

Health, Safety and Wellness

December 20, 2021

The Best Morning Routine for Seniors

Here are a few tips to help improve your AM routine so when you wake up, you feel like seizing the day instead of sleeping through it.

Health, Safety and Wellness

December 13, 2021

The MIND Diet's Effects on Brain Health

Learn more about the MIND diet, a combination of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, which was made with the goal of emphasizing foods that impact brain health.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

November 22, 2021

Four Reasons to See a Geriatrician

If you want the senior in your life to get the best possible care, consider booking an appointment with a geriatrician, an expert in issues associated with aging.

Health, Safety and Wellness

November 18, 2021

An Introduction to Plant-Based Meats

Here is a quick intro to some meat-free options, plus tips on how to enjoy them

Health, Safety and Wellness

November 15, 2021

3 minutes

Could This Sleep Condition Be Causing Your Snoring?

If you snore, or you ever wake up after a seemingly restful night’s sleep feeling tired, it could be because you aren’t breathing properly throughout the night. This is a common sleep disorder known as sleep apnea.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 29, 2021

4 minutes

Why Osteoporosis Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults

There's more hope on the horizon for managing osteoporosis, a disease that often stops seniors in their tracks if they fracture a bone after falling.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Health, Safety and Wellness

October 28, 2021

7 Common Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s Disease

If you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, or you are noticing symptoms and suspect Alzheimer’s or dementia may be the cause, this list of common misconceptions may help you better understand the disease.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 14, 2021

Incontinence Is Hard to Talk About but Often Easy to Treat

t’s a common condition that’s very treatable and it is also one that can cause a lot of emotional pain. I'm talking about urinary incontinence—something that many people choose to keep to themselves because they feel embarrassed.

COVID-19, Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 07, 2021

You Can Get a COVID-19 Booster and a Flu Shot At Once—Plus Other Booster Qs

You’ve probably heard a lot of discussion in the news about a booster for the COVID-19 vaccine. The information is changing rapidly, but for now, here are some things you should know about the booster and its role in helping to prevent serious illness from COVID-19.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

September 27, 2021

4 Tips to Help Prevent Medication Complications

The effects of taking multiple medications to manage co-existing health problems is called polypharmacy. Medication side effects and interactions can cause deadly harm, and seniors are especially at risk.

COVID-19, Health, Safety and Wellness

September 10, 2021

What to Know About Long-Haul COVID

Who is at risk for long-haul COVID, and are there treatments available? Here are some things to know about this post-viral condition.

Health, Safety and Wellness

August 09, 2021

The Whys and Hows of Foam Rolling

Foam rolling isn’t just for avid exercisers. It can also be great for people who sit at a desk all day, have joint issues, poor posture or just sore muscles in general.

COVID-19, Health, Safety and Wellness

August 06, 2021

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Delta Variant

We may all want to put COVID-19 firmly behind us, but the news about a virus variant identified as the “Delta Variant” can be concerning and sometimes overwhelming. Here are a few common questions and answers.

Health, Safety and Wellness

August 05, 2021

What Is Reiki, and Is It Good for Seniors?

In recent years, reiki, a Japanese form of energy healing, has been growing in popularity, and its proponents believe it offers both mental and physical health benefits. But does reiki actually work?