Brookdale Blogs
At Brookdale, we pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of senior care. We also love to talk about the ways that we engage with our seniors. On our blog you’ll find lots of great reads — from snapshots of health advice to a peek behind the curtain at what makes our company tick.
Tech Tips: 10 Engaging Apps for Seniors
If you Google “apps for seniors”, you’ll find many app lists that focus on help with medication management, low vision issues, or simplified versions of traditional apps. While health management and accessibility may be important to many seniors, rem... Read more
Robots for Seniors: 3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Improves the Lives of Seniors
The robot revolution is upon us, but it has a different face than the human-like robots in Isaac Asimov novels or Jetson’s cartoons. These robots are cylinders and boxes that look more like a popular kitchen appliance than a human. Amazon, Google and...
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Audrey's Visit
Cousin Mary took some time off work To settle me into Brookdale’s routine I felt frazzled and a bit berserk But the cats were content with the scene. I slept most of Saturday and Sunday Monday, we got down to business Needs assessment was the order o... Read more
Brookdale Salutes Our Vets: World War II Nurse Who Survived Plane Crash
In 1944, nursing degree fresh in hand, 21-year-old Ruth Heckinger volunteered for the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Two months later, she was in India and flying the “Burma Hump,” helping evacuate wounded American soldiers from China during what would be th...
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Incontinence: Hard to Talk About but Often Easy to Treat
It’s a common condition that’s very treatable and it is also one that can cause a lot of emotional pain. I am talking about urinary incontinence, something that many people choose to keep to themselves because they feel humiliated and embarrassed. In...
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