Optimum Life
Alzheimer’s Research – Trends and Updates
Promising new research is underway in the search for an Alzheimer’s cure. The November Optimum Life Continuing Education Series with Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, looks at breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research and newly discovered connections between lifestyle and dementia prevention.
Medical Ethics at the End of Life
Ethically managing care at the end of life is one of the most complex challenges families and health care providers face.The October Optimum Life Continuing Education Series with Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, discusses the four principles of medical ethics when providing compassionate care in end of life situations.
Suicide and the Elderly: Prevention Can Be Possible
In these uncertain times, suicide rates are rising among the elderly – but there is hope. In this month’s Optimum Life Continuing Education Series with Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, we’ll discuss prevention strategies for elderly suicide, including the five action steps to assist someone in emotional pain.
Low Vision: Impact to Day-to-Day Activities and Interventions
Did you know 15% of Americans over the age of 75 have some form of serious visual impairment? The August Optimum Life Continuing Education Series with Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, discusses effective intervention strategies helping those with low vision to live a better life.
Fighting Dementia with FOOD – MIND and Mediterranean Diets
Can eating a Mediterranean or MIND diet reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? The July Optimum Life Continuing Education Series with Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, discusses the link between diet and brain health and the four things you can do now to start eating a brain-healthy diet.
The Four Best Practices for Creating a Welcoming Community for LGBT Seniors
In recognition of LGBT Pride Month, the June Optimum Life Continuing Education series with Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on well-being in aging, discusses the four best practices to deliver person-centered care to LGBT seniors.
The Importance of Self-Care For Healthcare Professionals
When you’re responsible for taking care of the health of others, you have to take care of yourself. Why it is so important for healthcare professionals and caregivers to practice self-care, manage stress and maintain healthy habits even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Your Education with Brookdale
Did you know that Brookdale offers an Optimum Life Continuing Education series? Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, explains how healthcare professionals can attend classes for credit.
Four Tips for Combatting Loneliness in Older Adults
Loneliness can be just as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and research shows it is more prevalent among seniors. Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging well, offers four tips for combatting feelings of loneliness.
More Than a Calendar of Activities: Three Tips for Resident Engagement
What activities are best for senior living? It’s a question Carol Cummings, Brookdale’s expert on aging, is asked a lot. In her latest blog, Carol explains why that question doesn’t have a simple answer, and why she believes there are three key components to successful resident engagement.