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Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

December 07, 2023

A Primary Care Provider on the Benefits of Senior Living

We sat down with Dr. Grady Goodwin, a physician who is board-certified in internal medicine and has more than a decade of experiences specializing in senior care. Through that interview, he offered general advice on choosing a senior living community, patient misconceptions, and the power of social engagement.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

April 07, 2022

2 minutes

Why It's Important to Get Your Loved One With Dementia Outdoors

The need to go outside and connect with the earth’s cycles doesn’t disappear with Alzheimer's disease.

Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

February 01, 2022

Earning Residents' Trust

Lorie Goodwin, Resident Programs Coordinator at Brookdale Tullahoma, explains how she makes personal connections with her residents.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

November 22, 2021

Four Reasons to See a Geriatrician

If you want the senior in your life to get the best possible care, consider booking an appointment with a geriatrician, an expert in issues associated with aging.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregiver's Corner, Brookdale Solutions

November 04, 2021

Use the Prompting Technique With Loved Ones With Dementia

A technique known as prompting can help foster a more successful partnership with your loved one with dementia. It can also help you and your loved one communicate better and work together more smoothly.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 29, 2021

4 minutes

Why Osteoporosis Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults

There's more hope on the horizon for managing osteoporosis, a disease that often stops seniors in their tracks if they fracture a bone after falling.

Passion & Purpose, Brookdale Solutions

October 22, 2021

Our Residents Get Creative

Brookdale Remington Park residents try their hand at flower arranging, tie-dye and more.

The Journey to Senior Living, Brookdale Solutions

October 18, 2021

How-To Tips for Having a Conversation About Senior Living

Conversations with aging parents about senior living can be complicated. Here are a few coaching tips.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 14, 2021

Incontinence Is Hard to Talk About but Often Easy to Treat

t’s a common condition that’s very treatable and it is also one that can cause a lot of emotional pain. I'm talking about urinary incontinence—something that many people choose to keep to themselves because they feel embarrassed.

COVID-19, Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

October 07, 2021

You Can Get a COVID-19 Booster and a Flu Shot At Once—Plus Other Booster Qs

You’ve probably heard a lot of discussion in the news about a booster for the COVID-19 vaccine. The information is changing rapidly, but for now, here are some things you should know about the booster and its role in helping to prevent serious illness from COVID-19.

Health, Safety and Wellness, Brookdale Solutions

September 27, 2021

4 Tips to Help Prevent Medication Complications

The effects of taking multiple medications to manage co-existing health problems is called polypharmacy. Medication side effects and interactions can cause deadly harm, and seniors are especially at risk.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

September 02, 2021

Five Tips to Help Ease Care Transitions for People With Dementia

Transitions can be difficult for people with dementia. Here are some recommendations on how to maintain person-centered care during care transitions.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions

October 13, 2020

Rehabilitation For People Living With Dementia

In 2019, a new dementia-friendly skilled nursing and rehabilitation unit at Brookdale Overland Park near Kansas City opened its doors. It incorporates specific technology devices and specialized training for clinicians to deliver person-centered, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation to patients with dementia.

Brookdale Solutions

October 06, 2020

Happy Customer Experience Day

Each year on the first Tuesday in October, customer experience professionals around the world celebrate #CXDay and recognize the people and companies that make great customer experiences happen. At Brookdale, our associates continue to enrich the lives of the people we serve even as they adjust to rapidly changing conditions brought on by the pandemic.

Brookdale Solutions

September 29, 2020

Medical Ethics at the End of Life

Caring for a terminally ill patient at the end of life is one of the most difficult and complex challenges families and health care providers will face. It often poses a number of gut-wrenching questions for which there simply aren’t easy answers.

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