Brookdale Blogs

To keep up with the ever-changing pharmaceutical field, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) publishes a resource for healthcare providers called the AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. Also known as the Beers List, it includes medications that may not be the safest for older adults.

What’s the secret to a long life? Studies suggest that the way you choose to live may influence the length of your life. Here's how you can increase your longevity.

Chronic pain often has a debilitating effect on the quality of life and can lead to an opioid prescription. But the impact of pain on quality of life and the effects of the opioid addiction epidemic on seniors are stories that aren’t often told.

The holidays are a great opportunity to not only spend time with loved ones, but to make sure their home is safe and free from fall risks.

Regular music therapy sessions in senior living communities do wonders for the residents' wellbeings. This approach to therapy reduces stress and improves brain function.

If you notice any of these signs when you’re home this holiday season, it might be time to talk to your loved one about their cognitive well-being.

Social butterflies live longer than hermits. Research shows that social connections may have a greater impact on your health and overall well-being than you may think.

Any pet owners know the love and companionship they provide. But for seniors who have a hard time visiting family and friends, the impact is even more profound.

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence and technology are helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses of illnesses and diseases. Learn about AI advances and how they could impact senior medical care.

See how a lack of social contact can have serious detrimental effects on the emotional and physical health of older adults.

It’s no secret that men and women are different, and some of those differences are more than skin deep. As we age, men and women develop different healthcare needs, too.

Although it’s not unusual for senior parents to mask health troubles on a weekly phone call, it’s harder to hide face to face. This year when you’re home for the holidays, look out for changes that might suggest your parents are struggling on their own.

One fall can be life changing for a senior. Here are some simple actions you can take to address common risk factors for falls.