Brookdale Blogs

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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.

What is CBD, anyway? Is it good for seniors, and will it make you feel intoxicated? Read more to find out.

As a caregiver, you can't afford to get sick. Here are some recommended vaccines to keep you and the person in your care healthy and safe.

Suicide rates have been on the rise across the country, and that disturbing trend has hit the nation's seniors especially hard. The September edition of Brookdale’s Optimum Life Continuing Education series focuses on potential solutions to elderly suicide.

There may not be an actual fountain of youth, but these healthy habits may help you feel more rejuvenated and youthful than you did the day before!

New technologies and innovative intervention strategies are helping older people with various forms of low vision to adapt and overcome those challenges and are enabling them to lead more enjoyable and independent lives.