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4 Ways Minimalism Helps You Own Less and Save More
Moving to a more minimalist way of life may help save you money and create more happiness. Here's how.
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Age Is Just a Number: Barbara Morris
Meet Barbara Morris, 92, an ageless activist who has written several books and publishes the monthly online anti-aging journal “Put Old on Hold.”
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The Art of Journaling for Seniors
The art of journaling begins with a blank page. You look down, pen (or keyboard) in hand, and start the mindful process of writing out your thoughts. It may have some impressive health benefits, too!
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The Future of Fall Management
This year's Consumer Electronics Show featured cutting-edge businesses offering tech that can help seniors with one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older Americans: falls.
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A Surprise for a Special Mother
A special surprise for Mother's Day at a Brookdale community
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Finding Love Later in Life
Guest blogger Laura Stassi, host of public radio podcast Dating While Gray, explains what romance can look like in your senior years.
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The Power of Life Stories in Memory Care
One way we support our residents living in our Alzheimer’s and dementia care communities is by learning their life stories to help them preserve a sense of self and create a feeling of belonging.
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How Brookdale Helped Shape COVID-19 Conversations About Senior Living
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to shut down the country in 2020, there was increasing concern for the welfare of older adults. Brookdale was called upon by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to offer insight.
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The Upside To Downsizing Your Life
Downsizing can be an emotional experience. Letting go of a home built with memories is a process. Where do you start? We’re here to help you find the upside to downsizing.
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How to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home, According to Brookdale Residents
Moving isn’t always the easiest thing to do. What do you pack? What don’t you need to bring? How do you make it feel like home? We asked a few of our residents for advice on moving into a senior living apartment.
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10 Top Tips for Seniors Using Smart Home Assistants
Smart home devices are becoming ubiquitous in homes across America, and it may seem like there’s nothing they can’t do. Here are our top 10 tips for seniors who want to make a smart assistant the latest and greatest addition to their household.
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How Senior Living Has Evolved Over the Years
Today, modern senior living may seem commonplace, but it’s actually a fairly recent development in senior care. Let’s take a look at the journey from 19th-century almshouses to today’s senior living communities.
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Oral Care Tips for Seniors
Oral hygiene is important for all ages. But while certain conditions may become more prevalent in older adults, they can be managed or even prevented with good dental care.
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Age Is Just a Number: Joe Stockinger
For 90-year-old Joe Stockinger, lifting 400 pounds is no sweat. This senior powerlifter from Pincher Creek, Alberta, holds several world records for his age group—and he’s working on his next record-breaking lift right now.
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Preventative Measures We’re Taking to Continue to Help Combat COVID-19
Brookdale Senior Living communities have well-established communicable disease outbreak protocols, but in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented additional precautionary measures. How have those measures evolved?
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