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Voices of Brookdale Choir Performs at NFL Preseason Game

The Voices of Brookdale choir sang on a national stage at an NFL preseason game this summer.

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Earning Residents' Trust

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

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Alzheimer’s Research Trends and Updates

Experts are optimistic about the prospects for a real breakthrough in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s. And as they dig deeper into the underlying causes of dementia, they are identifying clearer connections between lifestyle and behavior modification that significantly reduce the risk of being impacted by dementia.

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Creating a Welcoming Community for LGBT Seniors

In recognition of Pride Month, our June edition of Brookdale’s Optimum Life Continuing Education series focuses on LGBT seniors and the best practices that organizations may embrace to fully meet their needs.

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Are You Ageist? The Answer May Surprise You

May is National Older Americans Month, a time to honor the contributions of American seniors. In honor of our nation’s seniors, this month I am asking you to look within yourself and ask the question “Am I Ageist?” The answer might surprise you.

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Combatting the "Old Folks' Home" Stereotype

In a recent op-ed for The Los Angeles Times author Barry Goldman wrote that he’d “rather be dead than linger on in an old folk’s home.” It’s a sad thought, but we recognize it’s a thought many people share.

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Changing the Narrative on Dementia

Today’s article in the Washington Post, “Changing ‘the tragedy narrative’: Why a growing camp is promoting a more joyful approach to Alzheimer’s” hits home for us at Brookdale.

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Congress Passes Historic Alzheimer’s Bill

This week the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Bill passed in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bill will have a direct impact on the lives of the over five million Americans and their families living with this disease.

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The Weight of Care and the Lightness of Being a Care Partner

Caregiver itself is becoming a term of the past. We now frame things positively in terms of a shared life of connected people who are care partnering.

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The Good News and Bad News on the Latest Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

Last week, the Alzheimer’s Association released its 2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report. The numbers are heading in the same direction they typically do—up.

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Bipartisan RAISE Act is a Step in the Right Direction for our Aging Population

In a time when bipartisan cooperation in Washington D.C. seems out of reach, this week a bill passed that everyone can get behind: the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act.

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Understanding Lewy Body Dementia

Cognitive decline is so commonly referred to as Alzheimer’s disease, that many people don’t realize it’s just one type of dementia. Another form of dementia is Lewy Body dementia (LBD).

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Dementia Care vs Nursing Homes

Many people don’t know the difference between an assisted living dementia care community and a skilled nursing facility. They are different—and have different purposes—and that’s important to know when considering options for a loved one’s care.

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Brookdale Vision and Growth

Allure Takes a Stand Against Ageism But We Still Have Far to Go

Allure magazine is taking a major stab at ageism in the beauty industry, but we still have a long way to go in terms of fighting stigma.

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Brookdale's Dementia Care Program Philosophy

When considering a memory care community it’s important to look for programming that is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, focuses on sustaining feelings of belonging and purpose, and seeks to preserve identity and a sense of self for those living with dementia.

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