Brookdale Senior Living News provides news and perspectives about the senior living company and serves as a resource for reporters as well as informational blogs and news stories geared toward associates, residents and future residents.

Brookdale President and CEO Cindy Baier and other executives explain the comprehensive plan to begin gradually re-opening Brookdale communities, while keeping the health and well-being of residents, patients and associates as the top priority.

The CDC recommends wearing a face covering to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  Anna-Gene O’Neal, Brookdale’s President of Health Care Services, explains why it is so important to do so and shows us how to properly wear a mask.

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.

Brookdale associates have worked tirelessly to help protect our residents, patients, and each other from COVID-19. However, the ongoing strain of the pandemic can take an emotional toll. Kim Elliott, a registered nurse and Brookdale’s Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, discusses why it is crucial for caregivers to take care of themselves, so that they are able to better care for others.