Brookdale Blogs

Mary Nell has been painting for the majority of her life. And she's brought her skill, knowledge, and passion for this art to her Brookdale community.

If you’re visiting or reconnecting with a friend or loved one who is living with dementia, you may face some communication challenges. But don’t let that keep you from connecting.

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.

Who is at risk for long-haul COVID, and are there treatments available? Here are some things to know about this post-viral condition.

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.

Transitions can be difficult for people with dementia. Here are some recommendations on how to maintain person-centered care during care transitions.

To inspire your own later-in-life achievements, we’re sharing a few of our favorite stars who achieved or maintained their legendary status as seniors.

There's an endless amount of podcasts available for your listening pleasure. Before you can put on your headphones and start listening, here’s what you need to know about getting into podcasts as a senior.

Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens sure knows how to knock a community party out of this world!

Houseplants are awesome. But plants that spruce up your outdoor living spaces need their time in the sun, too. Here are some of our favorites that’ll thrive throughout the seasons.

If you find yourself needing an assistive device but you’re worried about it looking dated or ugly, never fear! Here are some innovative assistive devices.

Foam rolling isn’t just for avid exercisers. It can also be great for people who sit at a desk all day, have joint issues, poor posture or just sore muscles in general.

We may all want to put COVID-19 firmly behind us, but the news about a virus variant identified as the “Delta Variant” can be concerning and sometimes overwhelming. Here are a few common questions and answers.

In recent years, reiki, a Japanese form of energy healing, has been growing in popularity, and its proponents believe it offers both mental and physical health benefits. But does reiki actually work?

Brookdale resident Lois Carter was a cheerleader on the field at Syracuse University in 1960, when a photographer from Sports Illustrated captured her image.