Brookdale Blogs

Passion & Purpose

May 06, 2024

5 minutes

Accessible Summer Travel

Traveling can be a great way to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. You’ll meet new people, try new foods and see different parts of the world you have never experienced before. If you have any sort of mobility restrictions, taking a trip can seem daunting. The good news is that there are many different trips you can take that are generally accessible to people of all abilities. Here are a few to consider.

Passion & Purpose

March 27, 2024

Books You May Have Missed in 2023

Love reading? Keeping up on what’s hot can be hard – especially with all the good books that come out every year. It’s 2024 now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t venture back a year and hop into the popular books everyone was talking about. Here are 10 books that were all the rage in 2023. From old timey cookbooks to royal memoirs—and several page-turning novels – this list has something for everyone!

Passion & Purpose

March 07, 2024

4 minutes

Solo Travel 101

While traveling with others can be fun, there can be many fun perks to taking a trip on your own. For starters, you get to pick your own daily itinerary and don’t have to compromise with another person on what type of hotel you stay in, what restaurant you dine at, or even which destination you head to. You’ll also likely have the opportunity to meet new people and may be able to better immerse yourself in the local culture.

Passion & Purpose

March 04, 2024

6 Easy-to-Care-For Indoor Plants

The best part about the following list of plants is they don’t care if you have a green thumb. These are some of the easier ones to care for, because they require minimal attention and watering—and some don’t need a lot of light.

Passion & Purpose

February 22, 2024

Tips for Transitioning to Gray Hair

Ready to embrace your natural color and rock some silvery locks? Then you’re ready to grow out your dye job and welcome in the gray. Here are some tips on how to go gray with ease.

Passion & Purpose

February 20, 2024

Barbie Celebrates 65 Years: A Look at The History Behind the Beloved Doll

The iconic 11-inch plastic fashion doll made its debut on March 9, 1959. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel (along with her husband, Elliot). It wasn’t long before Barbie took the country by storm and the doll was a staple in just about every little girl’s dollhouse.

Passion & Purpose

February 09, 2024

How to Start Writing a Memoir

Have a story you want to tell? Want to put down moments of your life into a book? It’s never too late to get started. No matter what your goals for putting your life story on paper, the first step is getting started. And while the process may sound daunting, it’s probably easier than you think. We talked to some arts educators and professionals in the publishing world who shared these tips on how to start writing a memoir.

Passion & Purpose

January 30, 2024

5 Off-Road Hobbies for Car Enthusiasts

You don’t have to get behind the wheel to appreciate the craftsmanship of a classic car. Here are six hobbies for car enthusiasts to enjoy while steering clear of driving.

Passion & Purpose

January 05, 2024

8 Food Trends to Embrace in 2024

As we approach 2024, there are a whole new crop of recipes and foods you may want to embrace. From purple potatoes to tahini ice cream, alcohol-free cocktails and beyond, here’s what foodies are predicting will be hot in the New Year.

Passion & Purpose

December 04, 2023

3 Reasons to Try Meditation

In our webinar series, Sharon Salzberg, meditation teacher and bestselling author of Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation, explained how the practice of meditation has improved her life, and the benefits it can offer to adults of all ages. Spoiler alert: It’s never too late to start.

Passion & Purpose

November 21, 2023

5 minutes

Gen Z Gift Guide: What to Buy Your Grandkids This Holiday Season

From mini drones to energy cleansing kits, viral cookbooks and beyond, here are some gifts your Gen Z grandkids will love!

Passion & Purpose

November 13, 2023

How to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden

You don’t need a lot of room or gardening experience to keep most herbs happy, so they can be the perfect year-round addition to your kitchen.

Passion & Purpose

November 09, 2023

2023 Gift Guide for Seniors

From the foodie to the traveler and health enthusiast, we’ve curated 15 gift ideas for 2023 that will help to make this holiday extra special.

Passion & Purpose

October 01, 2023

How to Properly Care for Orchids

With proper care, orchids can rebloom over and over again, helping them to serve as the beautiful accent feature in any room that you dreamed they would be.