Brookdale Blogs
Why Staying Socially Active as You Age Is Good for Your Health
Although loneliness may not seem like a significant issue, lack of social contact can have a seriously detrimental effect on the emotional and physical health of older adults, who are ...
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The Positive Affect of Death Positivity
Medically speaking, we’ve come a long way. Innovations in hygiene, antibiotics, and vaccines have saved countless lives. Life expectancies have doubled since 1900. Medicine has made huge strides in cancer ...
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12 Common Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them
Unfortunately, senior citizens are one of the most targeted groups for scams, identity theft and fraud. One study estimated that scammers steal $2.9 billion per year from seniors. That’s enough ...
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Healthy Eating: Three Diet Debates
There is no question that food can have a powerful impact on well-being. The question is: which foods should we avoid and which should we embrace? The answer is not ...
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How to Sleep Better as You Age
“What wouldn’t I give for a good night’s rest?” If you’re like many people, you’ve said this at least once and maybe more. And as we age, sleeping problems and sleep ...
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