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For Older Adults, Proper Hydration Is More Important Than Ever
It’s time to think seriously about hydration, especially if you are involved in the care of an older adult. By “time,” we mean this time of year as well as this season of life.
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Behavioral Health: Helping Older Adults Cope With Loss and Live Fulfilling Lives
While older adults’ familiarity with loss does not make it easier, their caregivers and healthcare providers can help support them by understanding its impact.
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Dining and Nutrition Strategies for Those Living With Dementia
Although there is no specific diet for people living with dementia, proper nutrition is crucial for supporting their overall health, helping to prevent weight loss, and managing behavioral symptoms.
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The 10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout—and What to Do About Them
Brookdale consulted the Alzheimer’s Association to identify the 10 signs of caregiver burnout. If your patient’s caregiver is experiencing burnout, it might be time for them to consider outside support.
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Successful Care Coordination Happens Day After Day After Day
Effective care coordination is no accident or one-time occurrence: It’s a dynamic, ongoing process that helps coordinate that seniors receive the comprehensive care they need to help maintain their well-being.
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Why Loneliness Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Loneliness is nothing new. And despite an abundance of devices designed to “connect” us, in 2025 the real human contact we crave still eludes many of us.
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Brookdale HealthPlus® Communities Deliver Value, Opportunity for Patients and HCPs
Brookdale HealthPlus is built on providing preventive services and proactive care, personalized to each individual’s needs and wants.
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Build Adaptability, Resilience and Creativity by Stimulating Neuroplasticity (and Making Connections)
Neuroplasticity might not be a word that pops up in your everyday conversations, but the concept and its application is especially relevant in the lives of your senior patients.
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Changing the Story: Dismantling Stigmas About Dementia and Living Fully
Dementia is often shrouded in stigmas that can exacerbate the challenges that individuals face. Addressing stigmas associated with dementia means debunking common myths.
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Together, We Can Increase Understanding of Lewy Body Dementia
Senior living communities that care for individuals with dementia must also be proactive in their efforts to help that those living with Lewy Body Dementia receive the treatment and support they need.
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Easing the Caregiver’s Burden: How Senior Living Communities Support Families
Explore how partnering with Brookdale Senior Living can help your patients and their caregivers find balance. Learn how we can work together to help mitigate caregiver stress and promote positive outcomes for your senior patients and their caregivers.
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Settling In: How Brookdale Helps Make Your Move to Senior Living With Ease and Comfort
Moving from hospital or home care? Discover how Brookdale helps ensure a seamless transition with personalized care plans, compassionate staff and vibrant community life. Read more about our approach to the first 90 days, and schedule your tour today
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“Why Am I Here?” How HCPs Can Help Patients Make the Transition to a Senior Living Community
Once a senior and their family and caregivers have chosen a senior living community, it’s time to focus on the finer details of the transition, including coordination of care, practical arrangements and follow-up. As their trusted healthcare provider, you are in a position to help them stay prepared, both practically and emotionally, for this crucial stage of their journey.
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‘Why Am I Here?’ How HCPs Can Answer Patients’ Questions About Moves, Other Transitions
Why am I here? It’s a question that many seniors ask in response to a major life transition, such as a move to a senior living community. Healthcare professionals can play an important role during this crucial time by answering questions; explaining rationales and options; and helping to frame the conversation with expertise, insight and empathy.
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It’s Time for Senior Living to Embrace Value-Based Care
Senior living communities were not traditionally designed to focus on healthcare or follow the principles of the value-based care model—but they should.
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