Brookdale Blogs

Conversations with aging parents about senior living can be complicated. Here are a few coaching tips.

If it’s been a while since you’ve seen a senior parent, it might surprise you to see changes in them that you haven’t noticed before. A scheduled meeting with a pre-approved agenda can help families gather their thoughts and concerns as well as offer solutions.

Most of us have items around the house that we’re ready to part with. Whether you’re downsizing or simply on a decluttering spree, selling these unwanted things can be a great way to free up space and make a little extra cash.

Deciding whether you’re ready to join a senior living community is a different process for everyone. There is no “right” answer or simple quiz that can tell you the best time, but a deeper understanding of why and how senior living communities can help make life better might help.

When you have years or even decades of stuff accumulated, just getting started on downsizing can feel like an overwhelming chore. But with these seven tools you could be well on your way to the cozy space of your dreams.

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to making the move to senior living, there’s a lot to consider, but perhaps one of the first questions people ask themselves is: how early is too early to move into a senior living community?

Home is where the heart is. Luckily, it doesn’t take much to breathe some new life into your space. There are several senior-friendly, budget-conscious tips and tricks that make it easy to make your home feel like a brand-new abode.

Don’t let downsizing cramp your style — instead, use these tips for maximizing small spaces.

Today's assisted living communities are not the "old folks' homes" you may remember. Learn five facts about senior living that clear up many misconceptions or assisted living.

In a recent op-ed for The Los Angeles Times author Barry Goldman wrote that he’d “rather be dead than linger on in an old folk’s home.” It’s a sad thought, but we recognize it’s a thought many people share.

Respite care is a process in which a person living with dementia comes to stay at Brookdale in one of our dementia care communities for a set amount of time while their care partner does something for themselves.

Great interior design makes for a better atmosphere and a higher quality of life. Here are some simple ways to make your new home feel extra homey.