Brookdale Blogs

Passion & Purpose, Brookdale Vision and Growth

September 11, 2023

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.

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.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Vision and Growth

October 27, 2020

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.

Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

May 31, 2020

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.

Passion & Purpose, Brookdale Vision and Growth

May 08, 2019

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.

The Journey to Senior Living, Brookdale Vision and Growth

March 15, 2019

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.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

February 22, 2019

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.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Vision and Growth

December 21, 2018

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.

Caregiver's Corner, Brookdale Vision and Growth

November 08, 2018

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.

The Journey to Senior Living, Brookdale Vision and Growth

May 08, 2018

z_Redirect_Decom_06012025_How Senior Living Helped Me Become My Mother's Daughter Again

Caregiving for aging parents is tough, and making decisions for long-term care can be even more challenging. That’s why I am sharing my story. I am proof that senior living truly allows you to become your mother’s daughter again.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Vision and Growth

March 27, 2018

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.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Vision and Growth

January 26, 2018

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.

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Vision and Growth

October 13, 2017

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).

Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brookdale Solutions, Brookdale Vision and Growth

August 18, 2017

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.