Brookdale Blogs

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?

We all know the feeling of misplacing car keys, forgetting someone’s name or asking ourselves, “What was the last Netflix show I watched?” Here are some daily activities that may have a positive impact on your memory.

Social connection is a crucial part of life in a Brookdale community. We've begun to resume visits, communal activities and other opportunities for in-person connections wherever possible. Here’s what resident life is beginning to look like in many of our communities.

More than 128 million doses and counting of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the U.S. Life after the vaccine is becoming a reality for many people. But will your day-to-day habits truly change much?

Confused about nutritional supplements? To help consumers make more informed choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created guidelines for labelling some of the dietary supplements your doctor or dietitian might recommend.

Good news! Our communities are open for scheduled visits, subject to local and state regulatory guidance, and we would love to give you a taste of the lifestyle our residents experience every day.

If you’re looking for a new way to relax in your free time, here are some suggestions that not only pass the time productively, they could potentially have a positive impact on your health.

Here are some stretches that you can do from the comfort of your home—you can even wear PJs— to help you feel more flexible. The best part? No equipment is needed.

From mini horses to friendly snakes, these unusual therapy animals are giving “creature comforts” a whole new meaning.

Telehealth is a growing technology that allows people to see a therapist or mental health professional directly from their device. This technology can be particularly important for seniors.

One of the most common health issues seniors run into is hearing loss. But loud music isn’t the only thing that can put the “huh?” into “hard of hearing.” Here are some less common ways you could damage your hearing.

Many indoor plants are low maintenance, but you’ll have to do some upkeep from time to time. Repotting a plant that’s ready for a new home isn’t too difficult, but how do you know when it’s time to give your aloe or ivy plant a fresh start?

Here are some claims you may have heard about COVID-19 vaccines—and the facts about them from sources such as the CDC.

Several vaccines for COVID-19 are in the pipeline, and the CDC says most Americans should be able to get one in 2021. To help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus, it’s important that as many people as possible get vaccinated. Here are a few reasons why.

So you’ve just been informed that one of your holiday dinner guests was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Your new challenge is to adapt the menu to be diabetes-friendly while keeping it as delicious as usual. Fortunately, you have plenty of options available.