Brookdale Blogs

Health, Safety and Wellness

May 09, 2023

What’s Your Dementia Caregiving Style? Find Out to Help Relieve Stress

For caregivers, learning about the five distinct dementia caregiving styles can help you identify strategies to improve outcomes and reduce stress for both you and your loved one.

Health, Safety and Wellness

May 04, 2023

At-Home Science Experiments to Do With Your Grandkids

Remember how much you loved doing science experiments as a kid? Here are 6 to try with your grandkids next time they visit.

Health, Safety and Wellness

May 01, 2023

Recipes for a Protein-Packed Breakfast

Opting for a breakfast of straight carbs can often leave you heading towards a sugar crash and feeling hungry just hours after eating. Instead, try to incorporate protein into your morning meals.

Passion & Purpose

April 27, 2023

7 Questions to Ask an Elder Law Specialist

There are many reasons for a senior to see an attorney — estate planning, age discrimination, death and disability, and even cognitive impairment — but few people know what to ask when the time comes.

Health, Safety and Wellness

April 24, 2023

How to Get a Better Night's Sleep

In the most recent installment of our webinar series, Dr. Michael Breus, popularly known as The Sleep Doctor, offered advice on improving sleep as we age. In case you missed it, here’s the recap.

Socialization & Relationships

April 20, 2023

4 minutes

Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Seniors

Finding the perfect gift for mom can sometimes be hard, especially for the mother who seems to have everything. We’re here to take the pressure off with a curated gift guide for senior mothers with a variety of interests.

Passion & Purpose

April 03, 2023

Meet the Award-Winning Chef Cooking at Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

If you asked the average person what it takes to be a chef, they might simply say it takes good taste or knowing your way around a whisk. But for Brookdale Dowlen Oaks Chef Pharella Houston, it’s much more than that.

The Journey to Senior Living

April 02, 2023

3 minutes

8 Tips for Moving With Pets

Pets are creatures of habit who like their routines; watching their owners pack up their homes can be stressful to them. With a little preparation though, you can help a pet’s move go much smoother.

The Journey to Senior Living

March 27, 2023

Tips and Tricks to Upsell Your Antiques

Do you have some antique furniture and accessories around your home that you’d like to get rid of? You may just be able to sell them and even make some money from them.

Passion & Purpose

March 20, 2023

The Return of Baseball Card Collecting

Did you collect baseball cards as a kid? Don’t be so quick to throw away your collections. Baseball card collecting is still a popular pastime. And in recent years, the hobby has been on the rise.

The Journey to Senior Living

March 14, 2023

How to Downsize Your Cooking Strategy

With a little preparation, making smaller portions of meals can be easier than you think. We talked to some chefs and foodies to bring you their best tips on how to adapt your cooking strategy for a new stage of life.

Socialization & Relationships

March 07, 2023

3 minutes

How to Handle Longer Visits With Your Grandkids

Spending time with your grandkids may be one of the best things in life. But longer visits can be daunting, so be sure to do a little preparation and do these three things beforehand.

Passion & Purpose

March 03, 2023

Books You May Have Missed in 2022

It’s 2023 and you’ve been hearing about all the latest and greatest books that are coming out this year. But did you get the chance to read some of the best from 2022 yet? Here are 10 books from 2022 to add to your “must read” list.

Trending Now

March 01, 2023

The Latest Tech Innovations for Seniors

CES 2023 featured some seriously cool gadgets aimed at making life easier, safer and more entertaining. And amidst the ridiculously large TVs, color-changing cars and cutting boards with built-in TVs, there was a host of innovative tech devices that have the potential to improve the lives of seniors.