Brookdale Blogs

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.