Celebrate the Power of Connection

With Valentine’s Day coming up in February, we believe one of the unique things about the Brookhouse Home is our friendships forged among our residents. Valentine’s Day is increasingly a chance to emphasize friendship and connection so we feel it is not just for romantics but for all of us! The power of connection is…

Stress and the Elderly: April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress and the Elderly: April is Stress Awareness Month. Many older Americans are facing extremely stressful circumstances— and may encounter emotionally stressful situations that are more severe and occur more frequently. Some situational causes of increased chronic stress in older adults include: Retirement Loss of a loved one Heart disease Too much unstructured time Declining…