Brookdale Blogs

It’s easy to be confused about the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing, so I want to help you by providing some helpful facts about the difference between two of the options we offer at Brookdale.

Earlier this year, the Alzheimer’s Association announced its Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, which focus on person-centered care and the importance of life stories. Knowing the person and honoring the individual and their unique history, talents and passions allows us to offer meaningful programming that supports the identity of each resident.

The sooner you get started planning your own retirement, the less your loved ones will have to shoulder the burden later on. Here are some ways to get started.

There are many ways to pay for senior living, but Elderlife is a company that works to help you find the best way to finance your move to senior living.

Both palliative and hospice care are vital services for the aging population. Both offer comfort and compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, but there are significant differences which are often misunderstood.

General Hospital has embraced a topic close to reality for many of us. Mike Corbin, the father of Sonny Corinthos (Port Charles’s loveable crime boss) has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Sonny and his extended family are caring for Mike at home in their mansion on Harbor View Road.

Irene Hicks is a 72-year-old poet who can no longer write down her beautiful stanzas due to Parkinson's disease. With the help of Wish of a Lifetime and Brookdale Senior Living, she has been able to craft her poems using a voice-activated computer.

Albert Burrier discovered running in 1950 and hasn't stopped since. Today, even though he's 84 years old and legally blind, he still runs three miles every other day and participates in 5ks and other running events throughout the year.

Seniors over the age of 60 are redefining what it means to age. Take iconic baby boomers of today, such as Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep. They don't seem "old". Find out how the over 60 generation is revolutionizing the aging process.

Jon Adamson started running after a friend's early death helped him realize that a sedentary lifestyle was disastrous for his health. Now the 81-year-old has completed more than 200 competitions, including the infamous Ironman. Learn more about Adamson's incredible story.

You want to remember your loved ones and the memories you've shared together. But what's the best way to do that? Thankfully, there are new methods for memorializing our loved ones, and here are six unique ones.

The decision to move to senior living can be difficult and emotional. Most people prefer to stay at home as long as possible, but what they may not realize is how much senior living can improve their lives. In fact, many residents say they wish they had made the move sooner.

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.

Physical activity and exercise have a positive impact on overall health, especially in aging adults and seniors. Not only is physical activity beneficial to the health of your body, but it's also extremely important in maintaining a healthy mind. Learn more about the correlation between a strong body and a sharper mind.

Retirement can be an exciting next step in your life when you dedicate your time to yourself, try out new hobbies and even do some traveling you’ve been putting off while you’ve focused on your career. But the retirement you’ve always dreamed of is only a possibility if you’ve accurately planned for it.