Brookdale Blogs

Have you ever thought about cutting back on alcohol for a while—to try to help you sleep better, save some money, cut calories or just see what life is like without beer goggles? If so, you’re in good company.

First, it was Marie Kondo and her “does this spark joy?” concept to guide tidying. Then, it was all about minimalism. Now, people are buzzing about “Swedish Death Cleaning”. But what is this latest craze of decluttering? And should you be doing it? Here’s what to know.

Volunteering can have an endless array of benefits – one of them being that it’s often a great way to meet other people and get social. Have you been wanting to give back, but don’t know where to start? The good news is there are so many ways in which you can help out your local community.

Everyone deserves to live their golden years to the fullest, especially our nation's veterans. Here are just a few of the reasons that senior living can be a great option for veterans.

Love reading? Keeping up on what’s hot can be hard – especially with all the good books that come out every year. It’s 2024 now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t venture back a year and hop into the popular books everyone was talking about. Here are 10 books that were all the rage in 2023. From old timey cookbooks to royal memoirs—and several page-turning novels – this list has something for everyone!

If you’re thinking of changing up your fitness routine, always check in with your doctor first. Then try these tips that are designed to ensure a safer and healthier workout at home.

Have you been considering long-term care insurance? Navigating the world of insurance and making the right decision for your future can be confusing. We talked to an expert in the industry to bring you answers to some frequently asked questions about long-term care insurance.

You likely visited the gynecologist starting in your teenage years and kept up with annual pelvic exams for decades to follow. You made regular visits into adulthood, having your doctor advise you on things like birth control and pregnancy. But now that you’re a senior, do you need to keep up with OBGYN appointments? Experts generally say “yes”. Here are a few reasons you should consider not skimping on this type of care.

While traveling with others can be fun, there can be many fun perks to taking a trip on your own. For starters, you get to pick your own daily itinerary and don’t have to compromise with another person on what type of hotel you stay in, what restaurant you dine at, or even which destination you head to. You’ll also likely have the opportunity to meet new people and may be able to better immerse yourself in the local culture.

Could a well-designed bedroom help you sleep better at night? Read more to find out.

Dogs can sit, stay, roll over, come when called, shake, high-five and do all kinds of fancy tricks. But did you know that you can train your cat to do some of the same types of tricks as well? Yes, it’s true!

The best part about the following list of plants is they don’t care if you have a green thumb. These are some of the easier ones to care for, because they require minimal attention and watering—and some don’t need a lot of light.

Tax season is upon us once again and the deadline of April 15th is looming. But before you get ready to prepare your paperwork, here are a few helpful things that experts want you to know.

An old adage says, “You can’t take care of others if you can’t take care of yourself.” That was something my loved ones frequently reminded me about in 2012 when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and I became her caregiver.

Ready to embrace your natural color and rock some silvery locks? Then you’re ready to grow out your dye job and welcome in the gray. Here are some tips on how to go gray with ease.