By mid-February, we are finding ourselves looking outside at the snow, ice and bundled up passerbys and we have to ask “WHEN? When will it be Spring?” By mid-February, the infatuation with fluffy snows and chunky sweaters gives way to fantasies of sitting outside on our beautiful grounds looking out at Salem harbor. Take heart…
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…
Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts is unlike no other place and here at the Brookhouse Home we have a front row seat along Derby Street in Salem for all the Haunted Happenings. We have also decorated both the outside and inside of our home and do plan to have a Halloween party on Oct. 31. We…
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…
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…
March is Women’s History Month! With women aged 60 and over now outnumbering men by over 7 million in the U.S., aging is truly a women’s issue. This month, we celebrate our seniors for the contributions they’ve made as women in our society. It is also more important than ever to understand that historically women…