Brookdale Blogs

Chronic Conditions

April 15, 2025

5 minutes

First Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Stroke

If you have experienced a stroke, it’s important to educate yourself on next steps in terms of treatment and prevention. Here are 8 questions to ask a doctor.

Health, Safety and Wellness

April 08, 2025

6 minutes

Foods That Are Good for Hydration

Drinking enough liquids to stay hydrated can be a challenge. Here are 15 foods to incorporate into your diet to help you stay nice and hydrated.

Passion & Purpose

April 03, 2025

4 minutes

Is Padel the New Pickleball?

You’ve heard of pickleball. But have you heard of padel? If you haven’t yet, you probably will soon. Here’s what to know about this fast-growing sport!

Health, Safety and Wellness

April 01, 2025

5 minutes

Unlikely Places You Didn't Know You Should be Cleaning

We talked to some cleaning experts to get their take on the top places people aren’t cleaning but probably should be, plus their advice on how to properly sanitize these areas.

Passion & Purpose

March 25, 2025

6 minutes

Books You May Have Missed in 2024

If you’re looking to read more in 2025, consider picking up one of these popular books you may have missed last year.

Passion & Purpose

March 18, 2025

4 minutes

What to Plant in Your Balcony or Patio Garden

If you have a patio or balcony, you can still enjoy a garden. Here are some tips from garden experts on how to make the most of your garden space.

Financial Well-Being

March 13, 2025

5 minutes

Financial Deadlines You Need to Know About

From tax filing deadlines to health insurance open enrollment periods, here is a list of key financial deadlines to jot down in your calendar.

Passion & Purpose

March 11, 2025

3 minutes

How to Create an Accessible Garden

Love gardening but finding it more of a challenge as you get older? Here are a few ways to help make gardening more accessible, so you can keep enjoying this hobby for as long as possible.

Financial Well-Being, Caregiver's Corner

March 06, 2025

3 minutes

Frequently Asked Caregiver Finance Questions

With no guide book on how best to manage your loved one’s care and finances, knowing what’s best isn’t always easy, so here are a few financial questions to consider as a caregiver.

Health, Safety and Wellness

March 04, 2025

4 minutes

The Healing Power of Nature

Spending time outdoors can do wonders for our health. Here are just a few examples of the potential powers of nature.

Socialization & Relationships

March 03, 2025

3 minutes

Can Happiness Make You Healthier?

We had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Robert Waldinger to discuss how happiness can have an impact on our well-being. Here's what we learned!

Caregiver's Corner

February 28, 2025

3 minutes

4 Caregiver Resolutions That Will Take You 15 Minutes or Less a Day

Here are a few resolutions that will allow you to take just a little bit of time for yourself each day in the New Year.

Chronic Conditions

February 28, 2025

5 minutes

First Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Being Diagnosed With Heart Failure.

When it comes to a diagnosis like heart failure, knowledge is power. Here are a few questions to ask your cardiologist so you can walk away from your appointment fully understanding what steps you need to take to help improve your health.

Caregiver's Corner, The Journey to Senior Living

February 26, 2025

5 minutes

Are You Prepared for Caregiving?

As adult children, it’s natural to not always think about parents needing our care. After all, they’ve been a source of support for us for our entire lives, so it can be hard to imagine it any other way. But although your parents don’t yet need extra help, it could happen, and you likely will want to feel prepared if that moment comes.