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Yearly Archives: 2021

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Happy Holidays from the Brookhouse Home

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonDecember 23, 2021

As we settle into Christmas and the New Year, Brookhouse Home would like to take this opportunity to say a sincere thank you to all our family and friends for the love and support we have received this past year.  These times are unprecedented in our lifetime and the true spirit of kindness has been…

Tips to Prevent Trip and Fall Hazards during the Holidays

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonDecember 14, 2021

Every year, more than 300,000 people ages 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most due to falling. Fall risk is higher for seniors than other age groups, and holidays often see a surge in the frequency of falls, simply because house guests are unfamiliar…

Celebrating the Festival of Light Nov. 28 through Dec. 6

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonNovember 30, 2021

At the Brookhouse Home, we have a Menorah in one of our windows that we light during the eight days of Hanukkah which runs from November 28 until December 6 this year. Brookhouse Home administrator Judy Kane wrote up the following about these cherished Jewish traditions and we have republished them here. Judy writes, “Hanukkah…

Tips to brighten up the holiday season for the elderly

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonNovember 15, 2021

With Thanksgiving fast approaching and the holiday season in full swing after that, the Brookhouse Home is making lots of plans to make the holidays bright for our residents.  During the coming weeks, our Activities Director Marsha DiCesare has some festive activities planned including holiday singing, a wine and cheese in-house social, ornament making, and…

November is National Diabetes Month with a focus on prevention awareness

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonOctober 28, 2021

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when senior communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on prediabetes and preventing diabetes and it is estimated that millions of older Americans have “prediabetes.” This means their glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be…

Staying active is key; says 90-year old William Shatner after traveling to space

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonOctober 14, 2021

There seems to be no limit to what older adults are doing today, with the most recent example being former Star Trek actor William Shatner going into outer space this week at the age of 90 -becoming the oldest person ever to do so. Despite his appearing to be a little stiff and sore after…

International Day of Older Persons Now in its 30th Year

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonSeptember 28, 2021

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 and 2021 marks the 30th year since it was approved in a vote by United Nations General Assembly. The theme for this year’s Older Persons’ Day focuses on finding more  “Digital Equity for All Ages,” as there is a huge gap -particularly in developing countries…

Salem for All Ages now in its fifth year

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonSeptember 9, 2021

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll marked the five-year anniversary of Salem for All Ages this week featured in an article in the Salem News. She noted, in particular, the ongoing work within our elderly community as our city has faced challenges in terms of protecting the health and interconnectedness of our older residents during the ongoing…

Nutrition and good eating habits keep seniors aging well

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonAugust 24, 2021

People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many older adults live active and healthy lives. But there’s no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. Having a healthy lifestyle can help you to deal with normal aging changes and make the most of your life. This includes…

Pet therapy is both a source of comfort and good medicine

UncategorizedBy Laurie FullertonAugust 11, 2021

The use of pet therapy in health care is a definite growing trend. In fact, animal-assisted therapy is an acceptable treatment that is now being considered for chronic health problems, according to a recent article by the Mayo Clinic staff. Although pet therapy is a broadly used term among health care professionals, it helps people…

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