Brookdale Blogs
Allure Takes a Stand Against Ageism, but We Still Have Far to Go
This week, Allure Magazine announced that they will no longer use the term “anti-aging” in their publication. Their motivation is valid; anything you have to preface with “anti” must be bad, as in anti-war or anti-fungal. They back up their statement... Read more
Tech Tips: Choosing the Right Social Media Platform
Social media may seem like a fad for younger generations, but Pew Research shows that 69 percent of adults are active online. In fact, 34 percent of people 65 and older use at least one form of social media. In addition, a European study found that s... Read more
Understanding the Fall Risks that Come with Aging
As a mom, I vividly remember watching my kids take many falls. From their first shaky steps to rambunctious high school basketball games, I was always impressed when they got back up and kept going, even with a few bumps or bruises. As we age though,...
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Dementia Care vs Nursing Homes
Recently, I met a daughter who was visiting one of Brookdale’s Clare Bridge dementia care communities and was astonished to find residents tending to a flourishing garden with a dog by their side. It never occurred to her that a dementia care setting...
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Are Supplements Safe?
Americans spend more than 30 billion dollars a year on vitamins, supplements and herbal remedies, according to a report in The Journal of Nutrition. But research on the benefits of most supplements show very mixed results, and only about 23 percent o...
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