Brookdale Blogs

Not only is crafting fun, but it can also be great for your mind and body. Here are five craft ideas to help boost your mood and get your mind flowing.

Joy Ryan—Grandma Joy as she’s lovingly known to her over 36,800 Instagram followers—has done a lot in the past few years. She’s been followed by humpback whales and dolphins at Channel Islands National Park. She encountered a bison herd at Yellowstone National Park. And she’s done it all with her grandson at her side.

Becoming a volunteer is a beautiful way to express compassion. It can also provide wonderful benefits for you. If you’re interested, but curious about where to begin, we have a few virtual volunteer ideas for seniors that you can do from the comfort of your home.

Getting into the holiday spirit is all about making things feel merry and bright, and a great way to do that is by decorating your space. If you’ve downsized, decking the halls might seem like a tricky task, but even small spaces can go big on the holiday cheer.

Charles Wright is a straight-A student. When he’s not writing papers, he’s grading them as a communications professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He’s also working on a dissertation for his doctoral degree and penning his first book titled, “Refire, Don’t Retire" — all at age 74.