Sterling House and Clare Bridge of Valparaiso

As adults begin to age, a variety of factors can begin to play with their eating habits. Reduced metabolism, diminished senses, medications and illnesses can all be contributing factors to a senior’s eating habits. As a senior’s sense of taste...

Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world after water. Whether it is black, green or red (oolong) tea, they all contain a polyphenol chemical called catechins, which gives tea its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants may help protect...

Deciding to transition your loved one into an assisted living community can be a big change for that person, as well as the rest of the family. Oftentimes caring for the family member in need can be stressful. After all, this is a big change in your...

Optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, U.S. researchers found in a study that may give pessimists one more reason to grumble. Researchers at University of Pittsburgh looked at rates of death and chronic health conditions among...

In the caring and friendly environment at Sterling House Valparaiso, personal attention goes a long way toward helping our residents live an Optimum Life. And with a lifetime base rent freeze, this caring lifestyle is more affordable now than it will...

Retirement living definitely has its advantages, and having the summer off is certainly near the top of the list. Unfortunately for seniors, the summer time is not all picnics, family reunions and swimming pools. A wide variety of health risks and...

Moving can be emotional and stressful. But it also represents a new chapter in your life. To help the move go smoothly, here is a checklist of things to do to prepare for a move to a senior retirement community, such as Brookdale's Independent...

Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older. Many falls can be prevented, by making the home safer and using products that help keep seniors more stable and less likely to fall. Here are some things you can do to make the home safer and help...

Last week was National Nurses Week and National Teacher Appreciation Week. I love that those two professions are honored in the same week. Even though the week is over now-I’d like to go right on with the appreciation. Now, in the interest of full...

Retirement living does not mean that you have to shut down and hole up. Yes, you have earned the right to some peace and relaxation, but this should not come at the expense of remaining active, either physically or socially. By maintaining a high...