Brookdale Blogs

Plants add beauty to a room, can help filter toxins from the air and can be the perfect accessory to your home when planted in a decorative pot. But did you know that some plants can be toxic to pets? Here are 10 pet-friendly indoor plants that most pets can happily coexist with.

When heading out of town, it can be tempting to do, see, and experience everything a place has to offer. But it can also be nice to kick back and relax. The latest travel trend is called “quiet travel” – aka a trip that’s filled with more relaxing than a jam-packed itinerary.

If you’re over the age of 50 and you continuously find ways to educate yourself and develop interest in new things, you may consider yourself a “lifetime learner.” We rounded up five nonfiction books that lifetime learners may appreciate, depending on the area of interest they feel like diving into next.

Mahjong is a tile game that dates back to the mid-1800s and has been played all over the world. This beloved game is experiencing a recent resurgence among Gen Z, which could make it a great way to connect with your grandkids.

Adding to a collection can be fun, whether it's baseball cards, vinyl records or vintage typewriters. But it also can take up a lot of space in your home. Thinking about downsizing a collection? Here are some tips to help get you started.

For dementia caregivers, wandering is a common concern, for good reason: certain studies estimate that about 60% of people with dementia will wander. To help prevent wandering, you can start by understanding what wandering is, why it happens and how to help.

If you’re wondering whether your earth-smart, “green” cleaning products are effective against COVID-19, the answer is a qualified maybe.

You read books and watch TV, but are you also looking for another way to dive into the world of make believe? Check out a fiction podcast.

Instead of doing a boring old salad (sorry, lettuce) for your next summer BBQ, why not spice things up and get creative by adding nutrition-packed superfoods?

Meet Nancy, a former nurse who has started a new chapter at Houston’s Brookdale Galleria—as a ballroom dancer. For her, it’s a way of staying active, confident and connected with her late husband.

Anyone who has fallen behind on their reading goals knows that having books pile up can be overwhelming. Following a few easy tips may help you to focus on finding more time and interest in getting lost in a good book.

As we age, skin typically gets more delicate, making it even more important to be mindful when completing your skincare routine. This summer, nourish and replenish your skin with these tips and products that can help protect your glow.

Everyone talks about the freedom and perks of retirement being akin to a permanent vacation. But what often isn’t discussed is how the day-to-day can also mentally wear on seniors, especially if you live alone, have physical limitations or budget your activities on a fixed income. What happens on days when you have nowhere to be and nothing “important” to do?

Water is vital to our overall health. It plays a critical role in every major body system. Here are just a few of the effects on your body when you get dehydrated.

We dove into some of the top misconceptions about therapy to bring you this guide to help reconsider some common myths about mental health.