International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a time, according to the United Nations, to remember to “invest in women and accelerate progress.” Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and…
Family and professional caregivers spend a great deal of time caring for others — with some family members averaging 24 hours of care per week, studies show. Although it is truly a labor of love, at times the family caregiver often feels invisible, alone and unappreciated. That is why on Feb. 16, 2024 we want…
While many people may be aware that May is “Older Americans Month” – designated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 – far fewer know that February also celebrates older Americans. On February 1, the nation will mark National Senior Independence Month with the aim to support dignified and full lives for each senior member…
Happy New Year 2024! According to Forbes Magazine the top New Year’s resolution in America in 2024 is to improve fitness followed by losing weight and eating better. For seniors, these goals are great but other goals like improving one’s outlook and have fun while getting results should also be considered. We have seen a…
During the holiday season, many seniors experience mixed feelings. Some people get a break from their routine to spend some time with family, but family is not always geographically close by or able to visit. At this time of year, it is not unusual for many of us to find holidays lonely or stressful. So,…
November 15 was a significant day for our residents as they completed the ‘Matter of Balance‘ course which focuses on improving balance in seniors. They received not only a certificate of completion, but also a graduation ceremony marking the occasion. The course was sponsored by the National Council on Aging and through a series of…
Many people wonder why their elderly parents or grandparents start to forget important information. They become confused and fail to communicate. These problems can be signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain condition that affects about 50 million elderly people throughout the world. As November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, learn about the signs of this…
Dancing involves moving and balancing techniques that make it a unique and fun exercise for seniors. Dancing can be anything from jumping, jiving, tap, tango, or moving hands, arms, feet, legs, hips and head around in any form. However, new research suggests that dancing also has an impact on our brain health and may fend…
Fall prevention is a challenge for all older adults and this September the Brookhouse Home participated in a structured course sponsored by the National Council on Aging. Our residents worked on reducing fear of falling in seniors. Through a series of workshops, residents were encouraged to set goals and make small changes to reduce fall…
September is known as Healthy Aging Month, as it is just a great time of year to make some lifestyle changes. As our hot, summer days wind down, we all tend to draw on that “back to school” urge embedded in everyone from childhood. It is a time to focus and take precautions that help…