Brookdale Blogs

We've all heard about superfoods and how good they are for our health. But how do you incorporate them into your diet? Check out these five superfood breakfast recipes to help start your day!

Despite the fact that humans are capable of living longer, research polls are finding that most Americans donâ t want to live past current life expectancy. Most people are afraid that their quality of life will diminish. Find out how you can live both longer and healthier.

Modern medicine can work wonders. However, in order to be effective, you have to take medicine safely and according to prescribing guidelines. In addition, patients and health care providers need to be vigilant about the dangers of drug interactions.

Icy conditions and cold temperatures can cause seniors to stay indoors. As a result, lack of sunlight, changes in light patterns and loneliness can make winter a difficult time of year for older adults.

When it comes to colds and flu, winter can be brutal — especially to those living in close-knit senior living communities. This informative listicle features ways seniors and their caregivers can stay healthy during the coldest season. Potential topics could include getting a senior flu shot and staying away from hallway neighbors who are sick.

Our immune systems naturally tend to weaken over time. That’s why an annual flu shot is a must-have for seniors.

The healthcare industry is seeing the potential positive impact senior living can have on patients. Here at Brookdale, we want to continue to grow and set the stage for a healthcare-focused assisted living environment. This is why we collaborate with primary care physicians across the country.

Whether it was the Elixir of Life, the Philosopher’s Stone or the Fountain of Youth, people have been searching for a cure for aging for thousands of years. In today’s medically advanced world, are we any closer to finding it?

Read on for a few tips on how to land more safely and even potentially avoid falls in the first place.

Even people who are aware of scams can sometimes get tricked, because fraudsters are very convincing. Here are a few red flags that you might be the target of a scam.

When we’re young, it can be easy to fall asleep. As we age though, we may have more trouble falling and staying asleep. Here's how our sleep architecture changes as we age.

Do you feel younger than the number of candles on your birthday cake? Turns out, seniors who are young at heart may actually be more youthful than their peers.

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 for staying forever young? Genetics, environment, and lifestyle are all variables to your longevity. These tips could help you stay healthy longer.

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.