Brookdale Blogs

This year, an unexpected tradition has been revived: letter writing. It’s always been more intimate than texting, and there’s no other excitement that matches seeing a hand-written envelope addressed to you in the mail.

If you've ever walked into Mae Whitworth's Brookdale community, you've either seen Mae’s smiling face or read her kind words. Mae takes pride in making each new resident’s new community feel like a home filled with friends.

For just $20 a year, the National Park Service offers seniors nearly unlimited access to national parks across the country. Each park has something unique to offer. Here are some of the best national parks for seniors.

Studies have shown that seniors who continue the practice of lifelong learning can better sustain their psychological well-being. Here are a few creative ways to do it.

If you want to help ensure that the person in your care will have the opportunity to form positive relationships in their new home, look for these five hallmarks of a great senior living community.

Flowers are plentiful in the spring and summer, but when it comes to fall, it’s all about chrysanthemums. Here are 10 tips for how to grow and care for this popular fall flower.

Whether you've recently downsized or have lived in a smaller space for a while, you don't need much room to make a big impression. From throw pillows to themed figurines, here are four ways to decorate your space for fall.

You can still get a tattoo in your senior years! However, there are a few factors about tattooing that older adults should keep in mind. Here are some things to consider before going under the needle.

Have you heard about the coastal grandmother trend? It’s all the rage these days. Here are a few ways to incorporate the coastal grandmother look into your own life.

Vitamins, free radicals, fatty acids — oh my! Getting all your nutrients can be complicated. There’s a reason it takes years of hitting the books to get a degree in nutrition! But thankfully, you don’t need to have a degree to eat healthily.

If you’ve been walking for some time, you might want to find some ways to make these workouts a little more challenging. Here are 8 ways to take your walks to the next level.

TV streaming is a great way to cut costs but with so many options, which one is right for you? Here's a rundown of the most popular streaming platforms and their benefits.

Brookdale resident Jereane is quite the talented artist and even leads art classes for her fellow residents at Brookdale Eden Estates. Watch her story now!

American seniors may be about to receive a relatively large increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security payments.

These days most cellphones come equipped with cameras that can typically take great quality photos. Check out the following tips to improve your phone camera photography.