Brookdale Blogs

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.

A recent analysis by Dr. Jan Vijg and his team at Albert Einstein College suggests that the upper limit of longevity tops out at around 115 years old.

We live in a culture where there are constant negative attitudes about age. Staying positive requires a fair amount of swimming against the tide.

This time of year many families are vacationing or attending family reunions with multiple generations. Some good planning can help ensure that everyone goes home with only happy memories.