During the cold, winter months after the holidays many of us, including seniors, find themselves feeling down. Whether it’s due to the cold weather, shorter days, or reminders of missed loved ones, seasonal sadness can often creep in during this time of year. While these feelings may be hard to dismiss, it’s important to remember…
We are lucky at the Brookhouse Home as we are able to celebrate the season of Christmas and Hannukah with residents who also benefit from independent living. We enjoy in house activities but our residents benefit from being able to attend church or temple during the Christmas and Hanukkah season in our city and region.…
As we age, our nutrition needs change—and many older adults don’t eat as well as they should. Following a balanced-diet meal plan can help you reduce your risk for illness and stay active and independent for longer. At the Brookhouse Home, our in-house chef and his kitchen staff serve up some superb and healthy meals.…
Tuesday, Oct. 1 marks the International Day of Older People which has been observed and supported by the United Nations for the past 26 years since 1998. International days and weeks declared by the United Nations are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global…
Autumn is here and it’s time to start planning fun fall events for our residents. We don’t need to go far here in Salem, Massachusetts for Halloween themed events because of long Haunted Happenings celebrations from now until the end of October. However, at our home, we like to do fun and more typical fall…
September is National Senior Center Month which is a great opportunity for all of us here at the Brookhouse Home to share our appreciation for the hard work of senior centers both regionally and around the country. There are approximately 11,000 senior centers in the USA and through the National Council on Aging (NCOA) we…
National Senior Citizens Day is upon us. Since it was signed by Ronald Regan in 1988, August 21 has been know nationally as senior citizens’ day. This annual event, now in its 36th year, has raised awareness of so many of the small and large challenges and achievements of our nations’ seniors. According to a…
Summertime sometimes feels like it is just for kids, but seniors can also get out and play in the summertime. We have looked at 8 fun summer activities for seniors that can be easy and uplifting based on a recent article. When the sun is out, the air is warm, and there’s a nice breeze…
The summer solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year because of how the earth moves around the sun holds significant meaning in many cultures worldwide. It marks the official start of summer and is a pivotal moment when the sun reaches its zenith, symbolizing the peak of summer’s abundance. For seniors,…
The Brookhouse Home works often with AgeSpan (formerly North Shore and Merrimack Valley Elder Services) and we are always interested in any new information on an important topic – ageism. Very recently, we were impressed by their new fact sheet on the topic of ageism, something every elder person has experienced. Rethinking Age and Ageism…