Brookdale Blogs
Sing-Along
Many of us can’t sing but we sing anyway Here’s what happened to us one day Joe drives our van but wasn’t available Barbara, having a license, was capable But she had to lead the next activity So she turned to her assistant, Beverly “Emergency, gotta... Read more
Brookdale Salutes our Veterans: Veteran Fulfills Wish of a Lifetime to Fly P-51 Mustang
When Charlie Grace joined the Army Air Corps in 1944, all the recruits had dreams of flying the lighting fast P-51 Mustang, himself included. Despite enjoying a 28 year military career, he never got the chance to pilot the aircraft, and it has always...
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Are we Overprescribed? Four Questions to Ask Your Doctor
I recently visited a nurse practitioner about my bad case of bronchitis. I left with prescriptions for four medications, which I took as prescribed. Most visits to health care professionals have that same outcome. Pharmaceuticals are the first answer...
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Audrey Cahill, R.N.
Health and Wellness Director When I first met Audrey Cahill, R.N. I was impressed by her obvious competence, Her calm, pleasant manner, And her professional confidence. Audrey’s attention focused on me that day I cooperated with my needs assessment M... Read more
Six Lessons I Learned at the Dementia Action Alliance Conference
I have just returned from the first Dementia Action Alliance Conference: Re-Imagine Life with Dementia in Atlanta and I feel strongly compelled to share my experience. Frankly, I can’t think of a better way to wrap up Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness ... Read more
