Brookdale Blogs

If you’re over the age of 50 and you continuously find ways to educate yourself and develop interest in new things, you may consider yourself a “lifetime learner.” We rounded up five nonfiction books that lifetime learners may appreciate, depending on the area of interest they feel like diving into next.

You read books and watch TV, but are you also looking for another way to dive into the world of make believe? Check out a fiction podcast.

Meet Nancy, a former nurse who has started a new chapter at Houston’s Brookdale Galleria—as a ballroom dancer. For her, it’s a way of staying active, confident and connected with her late husband.

Anyone who has fallen behind on their reading goals knows that having books pile up can be overwhelming. Following a few easy tips may help you to focus on finding more time and interest in getting lost in a good book.

Everyone talks about the freedom and perks of retirement being akin to a permanent vacation. But what often isn’t discussed is how the day-to-day can also mentally wear on seniors, especially if you live alone, have physical limitations or budget your activities on a fixed income. What happens on days when you have nowhere to be and nothing “important” to do?

Traveling can be a great way to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. You’ll meet new people, try new foods and see different parts of the world you have never experienced before. If you have any sort of mobility restrictions, taking a trip can seem daunting. The good news is that there are many different trips you can take that are generally accessible to people of all abilities. Here are a few to consider.

Love reading? Keeping up on what’s hot can be hard – especially with all the good books that come out every year. It’s 2024 now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t venture back a year and hop into the popular books everyone was talking about. Here are 10 books that were all the rage in 2023. From old timey cookbooks to royal memoirs—and several page-turning novels – this list has something for everyone!

While traveling with others can be fun, there can be many fun perks to taking a trip on your own. For starters, you get to pick your own daily itinerary and don’t have to compromise with another person on what type of hotel you stay in, what restaurant you dine at, or even which destination you head to. You’ll also likely have the opportunity to meet new people and may be able to better immerse yourself in the local culture.

The best part about the following list of plants is they don’t care if you have a green thumb. These are some of the easier ones to care for, because they require minimal attention and watering—and some don’t need a lot of light.

Ready to embrace your natural color and rock some silvery locks? Then you’re ready to grow out your dye job and welcome in the gray. Here are some tips on how to go gray with ease.

The iconic 11-inch plastic fashion doll made its debut on March 9, 1959. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel (along with her husband, Elliot). It wasn’t long before Barbie took the country by storm and the doll was a staple in just about every little girl’s dollhouse.

Have a story you want to tell? Want to put down moments of your life into a book? It’s never too late to get started. No matter what your goals for putting your life story on paper, the first step is getting started. And while the process may sound daunting, it’s probably easier than you think. We talked to some arts educators and professionals in the publishing world who shared these tips on how to start writing a memoir.

You don’t have to get behind the wheel to appreciate the craftsmanship of a classic car. Here are six hobbies for car enthusiasts to enjoy while steering clear of driving.

As we approach 2024, there are a whole new crop of recipes and foods you may want to embrace. From purple potatoes to tahini ice cream, alcohol-free cocktails and beyond, here’s what foodies are predicting will be hot in the New Year.

In our webinar series, Sharon Salzberg, meditation teacher and bestselling author of Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation, explained how the practice of meditation has improved her life, and the benefits it can offer to adults of all ages. Spoiler alert: It’s never too late to start.