Brookdale Blogs

As dementia progresses, many things a loved one does and says can be frustrating and hard to fathom. But understanding them can help you successfully respond and support the person.

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

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.

Many seniors experience patronizing speech, or Elderspeak, every day. It may seem harmless, but elderspeak reinforces a negative stereotype of aging and can lead to poor health outcome

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.