Brookdale Blogs

When it comes to a diagnosis like heart failure, knowledge is power. Here are a few questions to ask your cardiologist so you can walk away from your appointment fully understanding what steps you need to take to help improve your health.

As adult children, it’s natural to not always think about parents needing our care. After all, they’ve been a source of support for us for our entire lives, so it can be hard to imagine it any other way. But although your parents don’t yet need extra help, it could happen, and you likely will want to feel prepared if that moment comes.

Gardens can survive season changes with a little TLC. Follow these tips and tricks to help keep your garden healthy no matter the season.

With shows like Tiny House Nation and Tiny House, Big Living gaining popularity in recent years, it’s clear that this minimalistic way of living is interesting to people. While tiny living may not be for everyone, here are a few downsizing tips we can take from the tiny space community.

If you’re tired of all the prep—or you’ve never given gardening a chance because it seems like too much planning—chaos gardening might be right for you this spring.

In the process of preparing your will? You’ve likely included your retirement accounts, property that you own and other items of value. But beyond financial goods, have you considered how you’ll handle sentimental items? Here are 10 sentimental items to consider leaving in your will.

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health at any age, but it’s especially important as we get older. Moving your body regularly can help keep your heart strong and your life vibrant.

If your doctor tells you that you have high cholesterol, they’ll likely prescribe a treatment for you. But in between visits, there are ways that you can work on your cholesterol levels at home. Here are some things you can try.

Being told that you have high blood pressure can feel overwhelming. While there is no magic cure for high blood pressure, you can take steps to help control it.

Not only can journaling help you keep track of your goals and thoughts but it may also help manage anxiety, reduce stress and help cope with depression. Maybe traditional journaling isn’t for you, but here are five different types of journaling to try out.

Now that it’s wintertime, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to try that are in season. From beets to Brussels sprouts, squash to cranberries, here are a few recipes that take advantage of winter produce – and most importantly taste great.

If you're in the market for new furniture and want to ensure it's both comfortable and functional, here are some tips to guide your search.

Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person or are somewhere in between, we can all come together and agree that our furry friends make our lives better. But what are we doing to make our pets’ lives just as good as they make ours?

Whether you have a romantic partner or not, it’s hard to deny the power and importance of friendship. Here are a few ways to maintain or strengthen your friendships.

You may have heard the term “Annual Wellness Visit” in relation to a Medicare plan or another health incentive but might be unsure what it is all about.