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.
Butterflies and Straws
I do like to keep up with a schedule of creating a new blog every week. Sometimes there are so many words in my head that they are screaming to get out. Other times … Oh well. On that vein, this is my 75th weekly anniversary and I thank all my reader... Read more
Caregiving as a Calling and Not a Title
As the daughter of an extraordinary woman living with Alzheimer’s, often people who meet us together for the first time will ask me if I am also ‘Marlene’s caregiver.’ The title has never been one that I have accepted for myself since my mother has o...
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An Interesting Gift From My Grandchildren
I just received a wonderful gift from some of my grandchildren. It's called a Roku, and you have a chance to choose from hundreds of films, TV shows and HBO programs that will keep you glued further to your TV set. You can choose from TV shows, Netfl... Read more
5 Ways to Help Manage Diabetes in Seniors
It’s National American Diabetes Association Alert Day! This day is especially important for seniors since they are at risk of developing health related complications from Type 2 diabetes if not diagnosed and managed. In fact, one out of four seniors ...
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The Book Club
Marilyn Walker came to Brookdale town And took herself a look around To see what all was happening And what was sorely missing She quickly joined the poetry group And contributed a welcome whoop “We are word people,” she noted To books and libraries ... Read more
