Brookdale Fayetteville

What a gorgeous day for a walk!

Many people have heard of feng shui, but few really understand what it is or means. Guest blogger Kristen Murney explains how feng shui can be useful in small spaces.

Thank you to all who participated in our Covid vaccine clinics!

Please join us tonight from 5:00 pm-5:30 pm on Zoom where the Alzheimer's Association will be presenting: "Covid 19 and Caregiving." For more information please call Bri or Nate at Brookdale Fayetteville at (315) 637-2000. It is completely free and open to all who may be interested. We look forward to speaking with you.

One of our dining room servers, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!

We here at Brookdale Fayetteville are of the belief that it is NEVER too cold for a creamy, yummy milkshake!

Here we see our Health and Wellness Director, Todd getting his Covid 19 vaccine. Todd says he got the vaccine because "I love my residents and co-workers and want everyone to be safe and healthy this year."

Please join us on Tuesday, January 19th from 5pm- 6pm for our Caregiver Support Group. The topic this month is "Caring for the Caregiver." Zoom Meeting I.D.: 92966035692 Password: 577814 If you have any questions, please call Bri or Nate at 315-637-2000. We look forward to hearing from you.

Happy New Year from all of us at Brookdale! Here's to new beginnings and the start of a wonderful year. Cheers to 2021!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours. May your day be merry and bright!

One of our favorite easy snacks is English muffin pizzas. Easy, delicious, and fun to make!

"From a tree a manger was made On the first Christmas, in it He laid Also from a tree a cross was made And on it, for our sins, the price He paid... We remember each year as the tree we adorn His giving began the day he was born As I gently place each ornament of gold In his hands I place my heart and my life for him to hold." -K Ross

The New York Department of Health (NY DOH) has issued visitor guidance for adult care facilities that meet specific benchmarks and are able to develop a plan for outdoor visits. A criteria of the NY DOH guidance is to share a copy of the visitor plan publically. Please refer to Brookdale’s Outdoor Visitor Policy Information for specific visitor guidance for the community once DOH criteria are met.

Here we see our friend Marguerite doing a puzzle, and enjoying her favorite, peanut butter and chocolate chips!

Today we made "acorn cookies." While we all agreed they really didn't look like acorns they sure tasted good!

We are working on a BIG surprise over here at Brookdale Fayetteville, and we need YOUR help! Our beloved resident Margie is turning 100 years old on 12/12/20! Margie is a world traveler, and we thought it would be great to get 100 postcards from around the world for her 100th birthday! Margie was originally from New York City but moved to the Albany area as a child. She still loves reminiscing about NYC. Margie went to college at Oneonta State and became an Elementary Scho...ol Teacher. In fact, one of her first jobs was running a one-room schoolhouse! In addition to her rewarding career, she is a talented painter, loved the great outdoors, had a beautiful garden, and her travels took her from Australia to New Mexico and everywhere in between! Please send postcards to: Brookdale Fayetteville 5125 Highbridge St. Fayetteville, NY 13066 See more

Mom and Dad taught you the value of a buck. Now that they're a little older, is it time to give them a little financial help? Check out our five tips to help manage your parents' finances.

It's beginning to look a lot like Autumn here at Brookdale Fayetteville!

Do you have old Christmas decorations collecting dust in your attic? Are you throwing away those old holiday lights or inflatables that are out of date? Consider donating them to Brookdale Fayetteville! We are accepting holiday decorations for our outdoor Winter Wonderland to be held in December. We hope with enough lights and Christmas cheer we can make our community a small slice of the North Pole this year! For more information, contact Bri at 315-637-2000.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 20th, at 5:00 pm for our Zoom Caregiver Support Group. We will be discussing "Surviving the Holidays" Please join at: http://bkd.co/6181TIZcT Enter Meeting ID 406 153 725 For any questions, call (315)637-2000 and ask for Nate.

Bernadette is gearing up for election season. Are you registered to vote?

A great thanks to all who participated in our "Zoom Art Auction" to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. We raised over $350.00! We look forward to hosting another Art Auction on December 9th at 6:00pm, just in time for holiday shopping!

All it takes is one hit, and you'll remember them forever! Take a listen to our One Hit Wonders playlist on Spotify in honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day.

"Not all Angels reside in heaven. Some wear scrubs." -Unknown We are blessed to have a wonderful team of caregivers here at Brookdale Fayetteville. They truly are "Earth Angels." Our residents wanted to thank them took the time to color many beautiful feathers and created wings for them. Thank you to all our wonderful staff for all the patience, dedication, and love you show every day!

Today we took part in our own Walk to End Alzheimers. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed purple sundaes afterward!

While this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s events will be different, they continue to be deeply meaningful. They continue to help raise awareness about the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. They continue to help raise funds that make a difference in the lives of those facing Alzheimer’s. Brookdale Senior Living Inc. continues to be one of the largest corporate supporters of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year, thousands of Brookdale associates, residents, and patients are participating in or supporting virtual walks across the country.