Brookdale Blogs

Check out these tips for setting up advance care directives.

One of the painful aspects of Alzheimer’s and dementia is the way it can seem to shift the person you love into acting like someone else.

Many seniors experience patronizing speech, or Elderspeak, every day. It may seem harmless, but elderspeak reinforces a negative stereotype of aging and can lead to poor health outcome

It’s National American Diabetes Association Alert Day! This day is especially important for seniors since they are at risk of developing health related complications from Type 2 diabetes if not diagnosed and managed.

As the daughter of an extraordinary woman living with Alzheimer’s, often people will ask me if I am also ‘Marlene’s caregiver.’ I’ve always struggled with the title.

When you’re taking care of a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, that role can (and must) be considered differently than other situations in order for it to be successful and healthy. This role has many names—caregiver, caretaker or care partner.

I have just returned from the first Dementia Action Alliance Conference: Re-Imagine Life with Dementia in Atlanta and I feel strongly compelled to share my experience.

Aging is associated with changes in our vision and in the structure of our eye, but our chances of developing an eye disorder also increases with age.

Take a closer look at how technology can help seniors connect with others and build stronger social circles.

Anxiety around Alzheimer’s can be especially keen for those whose blood relatives have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and who have heard that this puts them at higher risk.

Spending time together and making new memories is how we celebrate love. I was reminded of this when I heard the story of Verna von Hofgaarden, a Brookdale resident living with dementia.

Maybe I've been watching too much news lately, but recently it seems that most discussions boil down to a far too simplistic view of any given issue. And so it was with the PBS documentary which aired last night: Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts.

Check out how you can ease the transition for your parents when moving into a senior living community.

During this holiday week I have the privilege of spending time with my grandchildren. I am grateful beyond measure to have, from my two children, seven little grands to love.

Since my beloved mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, my family holiday celebrations are different than before—and that's OK.