Brookdale Chanate

Celebrating Linda and Michael and 44 beautiful years of marriage! Here's to a love that keeps growing and always finding a reason to steal a kiss! 💋

Driving is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, but there may come a time when getting behind the wheel is no longer advisable. Read our blog to learn about signs it may be time to give up your keys.

Signs It’s Time to Stop Driving | Brookdale Senior Living There may come a time when it's hard to see at night, sirens are harder to hear or reaction time slows. Here are some signs it might be time to stop driving.

It's not just dogs and cats looking for their forever home! Residents at Brookdale Florence recently had the opportunity to go to the Burlington County Animal Shelter and love on some of their beloved critters. 💚🦎

Celebrating Centenarian Citizens Day! With 100+ years of wisdom and knowledge to share, we are so fortunate to have many centenarians living with us in our communities. 💙

Unexpected weight loss can be a concern for seniors, and living with dementia can make proper nutrition even more challenging. Learn what caregivers should watch for and simple ways to help a loved one stay well-nourished in our blog: http://bkd.co/6183ad2Mt.

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At Brookdale North Euclid, residents are joining the celebration by learning about and spotlighting influential Hispanic and Latino figures. We love seeing our residents embrace the opportunity to learn and celebrate! 🎉

Meet Anita, a talented resident at Brookdale Ocean House and author of "After the Fire," a story she wrote following the Southern California Palisades fire. Her book explores resilience, family, strength and finding the courage to move forward after loss. We’re so proud to celebrate Anita and her incredible accomplishment!

From finding your next favorite book to writing reviews and even ranking your favorite novels, there are apps for it all. Read our blog to discover some of the best apps for book lovers.

The Best Apps for Book Lovers | Brookdale Senior Living Today’s digital age has given us many fun and unique tools to help us read. We’ve compiled some useful apps that might make you rethink the way you’re reading.

Today and every day, we honor the dedication and contributions of workers across the nation. Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Happy Labor Day weekend! 🍔🎉 Yesterday, our residents celebrated with an incredible indoor BBQ feast filled with good food, great music, and tons of smiles.
A huge thank you to Anchor Hospice for providing the wonderful live music and to our amazing culinary crew for cooking up such a delicious spread!
Check out some highlights from our afternoon of laughter and celebration:

When severe weather strikes, having a plan and staying calm can make all the difference in protecting what matters most. On this episode of The Grey Take, WKRN News 2 chief meteorologist Danielle Breezy and Brookdale District Director of Operations Bethany Johnson share practical tips for helping older adults prepare for emergencies. Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The Grey Take: the Brookdale Podcast Series Join us for our podcast series, The Grey Take, where we feature discussions on topics to help seniors, families and Brookdale residents live well and age well.

Brookdale Chanate residents had a wonderful time yesterday at our art lecture series with Sergio Lopez! With his deep knowledge of different Gouache paint media, he took us behind the scenes of his landscape painting process. Our residents loved the fun conversation and getting an up-close look at some of his beautiful artwork.

On Wednesday, August 26, Brookdale Chanate celebrated our amazing team with an Employee Appreciation BBQ and giant outdoor games! 🍔☀️We took some well-deserved time to relax, laugh, and "fumble" our way through giant game pieces while friendly rivalries pushed everyone to give their favorite coworkers a hard time. Every single laugh was well worth the hard work and dedication this staff puts in every single day.

HUGE thank you to the best team out there! 🏆❤️

Brookdale Chanate's Salute to Summer extended social happy hour was an absolute blast!

On Thursday, August 27, our residents enjoyed incredible music, amazing drinks and fantastic company. With local renowned artist Chance McCauley, who kept the vibe grooving.

Culinary crew served up mouth-watering food and perfect watermelon drinks. The atmosphere was so inviting that the ladies couldn't help but get on their feet and dance! This was truly an event you shouldn't have missed. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the end of the season with us! 🍉🎶💃

Brookdale Chanate celebrates Labor Day with our special Labor of Love Resident Interview Series, featuring today the inspiring working journey of Larry!

The Blueprint of Success – designing realities, securing victories.

Larry's vital piece of advice: "Try to make your choice as soon as possible, so you know what's needed for it."

Larry, a dedicated civil engineer for 22 years, transformed raw land into thriving community spaces. His passion lay in the entire creative cycle: designing structures and watching them rise from blueprints into reality. Reflecting on his decades of experience, Larry learned that mathematics is an incredibly useful tool for solving real-world puzzles.

Looking to add a little more joy to your day? It might be time to give dopamine dressing a try. Explore the art of building a mood-boosting wardrobe at the link.

Why You Should Start Dopamine Dressing | Brookdale Senior Living Dopamine dressing is centered around the thought that dressing in certain styles of clothing can trigger the release of dopamine.

The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of gardening season. Planting fall vegetables is a great way to keep your garden growing longer. Learn more about fall gardening in the blog below.

Fall Vegetables to Plant in Your Garden | Brookdale Senior Living Don’t want to stop gardening just because the summer is ending Here’s some hardy vegetables to plant in your garden — perfect for harvesting during the fall!