Brookdale Blogs

The older we get, the more susceptible we become to different respiratory illnesses. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is one of those infections that can be especially serious for seniors. Understanding what RSV is and recognizing the symptoms early can help you stay informed and better protected this cold and flu season.

According to the CDC, nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Luckily, a healthy, balanced diet can help reduce blood pressure and support heart health. Here are some foods to eat to help with blood pressure management.

Is someone you know experiencing hearing loss? Here are some ways to support them.

Are you or a loved one struggling with depression? Here are a few emotional coping strategies that might be helpful to help manage the symptoms.

Have you or a loved on been experiencing vision loss? Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor.

Do you or a loved one deal with chronic pain? Here are a few questions to consider asking your doctor to help manage it.

If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s, here are a few strategies to help you manage at home.

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.

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.

If your doctor tells you that you have high cholesterol, they’ll likely prescribe a treatment for you. But in between visits, there are ways that you can work on your cholesterol levels at home. Here are some things you can try.

Being told that you have high blood pressure can feel overwhelming. While there is no magic cure for high blood pressure, you can take steps to help control it.