How seniors with dementia can struggle with daylight saving time
It may be as easy as turning the clock back one hour, but daylight saving time can have a big impact on seniors diagnoses with dementia. "We have [residents] on a structured routine," says Tameka Beane, health and wellness director at Brookdale South Park. But changing the time can accelerate sundowning symptoms like anxiety, mood changes, and increased confusion. "Eating, sleeping, it throws everything off."
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Brookdale Ithaca residents get a ride to the polls on election day
Residents of Brookdale Ithaca, an assisted living community, rode in a Brookdale van to the polls to vote on Election Day.
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Brookdale Midwestern earns a perfect score from local health inspection
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. They recently inspected Brookdale Midwestern and gave it a perfect score.
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Brookdale Senior Living honors our veterans
Brookdale Senior Living honors the service and sacrifice of our American heroes. In honor of National Veterans Day, several of our residents who served are sharing their experiences.
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