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.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care: Eight Steps for Dealing with Dementia Behaviors
One of the painful aspects of Alzheimer’s and dementia is the way it can seem to shift the person you love into acting like someone else. Perhaps you’ve always cherished your father’s gentle nature, but now he is frequently angry and raises his voice... Read more
Celebrating National Sibling Day: A Brookdale Resident Reunites with her Brothers
Sibling relationships are often the longest friendships of our lives. For Rama McCarty, 87, that is true of her relationship with her brothers, Cordell and Duell. Neither distance nor the effects of early stage dementia could shake their loving bond....
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Tax Time Friend
The year I wrote this poem was the first but not last time I used a CPA at tax time. Who is this I see Flopped flat upon the floor? Can’t take it any more Papers scattered all around Once neat files that can’t be found Pencils broken, erasers chewed ... Read more
Tech Tips: 10 Tips for Teaching Technology to Seniors
“Can you teach my mom?” That’s the first thing people ask me after I tell them I develop programs that teach seniors technology at Brookdale Senior Living. In today’s increasingly digital world, many visits with parents or grandparents are punctuate...
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Why You Shouldn't Call your Grandma Sweetie
During a recent visit to a nail salon, the technician repeatedly referred to me as “sweetie.” I bristled every time she said it. I know she was trying to be nice, but in reality she left me feeling diminished. While reflecting on this later I was a b...
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