Brookdale Beckett Meadows

The connection we share with our grandparents is one-of-a-kind. This National Grandparents Day, we’re reflecting on the joy and love they’ve brought into our lives. Share some of your favorite memories with us below!

If you have a curious mind, these nonfiction books might be for you! Check out our five favorite novels for the quintessential lifelong learner! Happy National Read a Book Day! 📚

Nonfiction Books for Lifetime Learners | Brookdale Senior Living We rounded up five nonfiction books that lifetime learners may appreciate, depending on the area of interest they feel like diving into next.

A clearer kitchen can lead to a clearer mind! Discover the five things you can declutter from your kitchen to make it a more organized and peaceful space.

5 Things to Declutter From Your Kitchen | Brookdale Senior Living Decluttering your kitchen can make it more organized, functional—and spacious. Here are a few ideas on how to get started.

Happy Labor Day! We hope you are celebrating your hard work and accomplishments today. 💪

Recovering from an injury or surgery? Consider our skilled nursing services to help you get back on your feet. From medical management to rehabilitation services, we offer care tailored to each individual's needs. Click below to learn more.

Brookdale Skilled Nursing | Skilled Nursing Facility One of the most common reasons people come to a skilled nursing facility: because they need a little extra time to get back on their feet. Skilled nursing provides you with the advanced medical resources you need in an environment that feels like home.

It's never too late to keep learning! Check out these six ways to continue your education, even as an older adult.

Continuing Education for Seniors | Brookdale Senior Living Studies have shown that seniors who keep learning can better sustain their psychological well-being. Here are a few creative ways to do it.

While TC once professionally golfed with former presidents, he now gets to show off his skills in Brookdale Southfield's courtyard! ⛳️

Training your cat may be easier than you think! Click below to learn some easy ways to keep your feline in line! 🐈

How to Train Your Cat | Brookdale Senior Living Did you know that you can train your cat to do some of the same types of tricks as dogs, such as sit, stay, and roll over? Yes, it’s true!

Art and Jo-An are toasting to 73 years of marriage! Cheers! 🥂

Brookdale Auburn resident Lainey was in for the surprise of a lifetime! Her son recently reunited her with her beloved 1965 Volkswagen, a family treasure that’s been passed down through generations. The memories came flooding back, as did the smiles!

If you are caring for a loved one living with dementia, wandering can be a concern. Read below and learn more about this common occurrence and how to prevent it.

What Is Wandering? | Brookdale Senior Living To help prevent wandering in people with dementia, you can start by understanding what wandering is, why it happens and how to help.

Gloria is celebrating 20 years as a receptionist at Brookdale Westlake Village! Thanks for all your great service over the years. Here's to many more!

Having lived on a farm for many years, horses hold a special place in Joan's heart. Knowing this, her community, Brookdale Florence, brought one in just for her birthday! She and the horse even showed up matching! We hope you had a great birthday, Joan! 💜

Brookdale Lake View resident Edith recently turned 110! Cheers to another decade of fun! 🎂

With a focus on enhancing your loved one's quality of life and promoting independence, our memory care communities strive to create a comfortable environment for our residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Click below to learn how our communities can offer support to you and your family. http://bkd.co/6189llLb1

Are you seeking a new way to get immersed in a story? Consider listening to a fiction podcast! We've listed our favorites in the blog below!

The Best Fiction Podcasts | Brookdale Senior Living You read books and watch TV, but are you also looking for another way to dive into the world of make believe? Check out a fiction podcast.

Brookdale Johnson City residents are soaking in the sights while at the Biltmore!

There is a lot of misinformation about mental health treatments, but if you're someone considering treatment options, there are a few things that are important to know. Read more about how we break down these myths by clicking below.

Myths About Mental Health Treatment | Brookdale Senior Living We dove into some of the top misconceptions about therapy to bring you this guide to help reconsider some common myths about mental health.

Calling all bookworms! Whether a paperback or a Kindle, literary subscriptions are a great way to save money while discovering new books. Click below to learn more! 📚

7 Subscriptions for Book Lovers | Brookdale Senior Living Book subscriptions are a great way to hit reading goals, explore genres or just surprise yourself with a new book. Here are eight for seniors to consider.

We celebrated our dads in a big way!!! Thank you, Austin Classic Car Club, for bringing us an awesome little car show. We also had Kona Shaved Ice, and Jimi Lee brought his usual amazing music. We reminisced, enjoyed refreshing snow cones and some of us even got up and danced to the live music we had while we cooled down. It was a tremendous turnout of family as everyone came together to celebrate the dads. Gosh! We have so much fun around here!

Don't forget to take a moment to appreciate all the dad jokes this Father's Day! 💙

Let us introduce you to another member of The A-Team; Ashley Schafer, our sales manager.

Ashley started at Brookdale Westlake Hills doing medical records from 2016-2018, took a break to do skilled nursing admissions, and then came back to Brookdale in 2019. She has been a Texas Notary since 2016. Ashley started in senior living 20+ years ago as a Certified Caregiver. She said, "My grandmother is the reason I am in the medical field. When she was first diagnosed with cancer, I was 16 years old. For about 15 years I helped care for her, and then I helped my mother care for my grandfather. This set me on the path I was meant for. I love Brookdale and everything it stands for, and I really love Beckett Meadows!"

Learn valuable tips on how to save and earn money during retirement on our latest blog post. Whether you're already retired or planning for the future, these strategies can help secure your financial future!

How to Save (and Earn!) Money in Retirement | Brookdale You may be retired, but that doesn’t mean you have to drain your savings. Here are a few smart ways to save and earn some cash during your golden years.

We are grateful for best friends near, far, and everywhere! How are you celebrating them this National Best Friends Day?

Max's family wanted to wish him a very happy birthday! He turned 87 on June 6th. We were excited to be a part of his special day!

A small group of us got together and wrote a collaborative poem. We each wrote down "Things I Remember" then with that we put this together from what each of us wrote of our things remembered. Enjoy.

The Storm

I could hear and smell the rain outracing the waves, ready to roll off to a new adventure.
The world disappeared but still feel the spray of the water, wet and powerful.
Satisfied that I am a part of God’s kingdom, my problems just fell away as my body was anointed.
A gift, not just a body but a person put into life like a satellite into space
Then, everything became calm and serene.
I could hear and smell the rain.

A Collaboration by:
Terry Guice
Richard Leigh
Linda Wiggins

It's all about family! We would like to take a moment to recognize our residents and their families. We love our residents so much, and we believe so strongly in the power of family! It is such a blessing to see family members in the building visiting and being involved in our parties, events, and activities. We are so happy to have you all!

Several times a week the Claphams have a family lunch in the game area. They are often themed, and they always go all out. There are many spaces that are set aside for families to utilize for whatever type of gathering they want to have. We love that the Claphams take this opportunity to spend time together!

Lunch Bunch gets together once a month to share lunch and meet new residents and just fellowship with each other. This is just one of our fun clubs. We love inviting new members, ordering some good take-out, and having a good time with old friends and new friends. This month was Schlotzsky's. The turkey avocado sandwich is so good, and we can't even begin to express how heavenly the Cinnabon centers are, but Winnie, Dorothy, Judy, and John can give you an idea. Bob was happy with everything and entertained us with some funny jokes. Sammy and Carrina got to meet some new friends and were made to feel welcome in their new home. We have some very friendly people!

The best peach cobbler is the biggest secret! Salt lick peach cobbler is a recipe that is kept a very big secret. Only the ladies who make it know. We think we almost have it figured out, but there is one ingredient we just cannot put our finger on. It sure was fun trying. Served up warm and topped with ice cream, it is so good and well worth the trip to Driftwood! John and Flo give it a hearty thumbs up! Even our driver, Bunky couldn't resist. Mike gave it two thumbs up and Richard was definitely in his "happy place" enjoying this delectable treat. We want to give a big thank you to Dillen for taking very good care of us!