Brookdale Troutdale

If your loved one is living with Alzheimer's or dementia, finding the right care that fits their needs may take some extra thought and care. Our memory care communities can provide a caring environment while working to preserve their sense of self. Learn more about what our memory care communities can offer your loved one below.

Brookdale Memory Care Facilities | Alzheimer's & Dementia Care If you feel like you need outside assistance caring for a loved one, memory care communities are a wonderful environment ideal for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Roberto has been cookin' it up at Brookdale Lake View for 17 amazing years! Thanks for serving so many delicious meals over the years. Here's to many more! 🍽️

Looking for a vacation meant for total relaxation? Consider quiet travel! Learn more about how to enjoy peaceful escapes by reading our blog below.

What Is Quiet Travel? | Brookdale Senior Living The latest travel trend is called “quiet travel” – aka a trip that’s filled with more relaxing than a jam-packed itinerary.

We are taking strides to break the stigma of Alzheimer's and dementia. This Alzheimer's Awareness Month, click the link to watch as Heather Snyder, Ph.D discusses the future of dementia and the hope advancements in treatment could bring. http://bkd.co/6187WuxcL

We want to give a big congratulations to Amber Clore Morales for being voted as your favorite season 4 Make It Mine designer!

We hope all of you have a fa-boo-lous Halloween night! Let us know about your favorite costume by commenting below! 👻

We hope you are having the purr-fect day with your feline friends this ! 🐈‍⬛

These ladies are excited to show off their new fall foliage! What do you like to plant during this season? 🍂

Brookdale Springmeadows resident Brenda recently competed in her first equestrian competition. Way to rein in the competition!🥇

Joan and her "grandbird" are looking pretty fly! 🦜❤️

If you're a senior looking to maintain your independence while enjoying a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle, our independent living communities may be right for you! Discover how independent living can enhance your golden years at the link below!

Independent Living at Brookdale | Senior Apartments Independent living at Brookdale is a rewarding experience where seniors still enjoy an active lifestyle. Our pet-friendly independent living for seniors provides vacation-style amenities such as elegant accommodations, restaurant-style dining, and cultural and recreational programs.

Pedro, a Brookdale maintenance tech, knew his residents loved to play Wii® bowling, so he created a bowling lane just for them! It's safe to say this is right up their alley. 🎳

If you've found yourself in a habitual state of being alone, you may be experiencing learned loneliness. Read below to learn more about this new term and how to break the cycle.

What is "Learned Loneliness?" | Brookdale Senior Living Some of your daily habits may be causing you to feel lonely. Here are some things you can do to try to bring more socialization into your life.

There is still time to choose your favorite Make It Mine makeover from season 4! Click below to cast your vote today. http://bkd.co/6185mhpxX

As you age, mental health can become just as important as physical health. Learn more about anxiety and depression signs in seniors by reading below.

Anxiety and Depression in Seniors | Brookdale Senior Living Depression and anxiety can affect people of all ages, but symptoms may look different in seniors.

Brookdale Belle Meade visited a local animal shelter recently and felt all the puppy love! Happy Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! 🐶 ❤️

Being a fashionista never goes out of style! Check out some of our favorite senior influencers who could inspire you.

The Best Senior Style Inspiration | Brookdale Senior Living "Dressing your age" should be about what makes you happy. Here are a few senior style influencers who dress in a way that makes them feel good.

From Australia to Japan, Jim's love of collecting sparkling gemstones has taken him all over the world. Rock on, Jim! ✨

Being 100 doesn't stop Doris from doing what she loves! She recently started making jewelry and now wears her homemade necklaces with pride.

From lemons to mushrooms, were adding a unique spin to your normal cup of coffee. Check out some of these viral coffee hacks below.

Viral Coffee Hacks | Brookdale Senior Living Have you been tempted by one of the “coffee hacks” on social media? Here are just a few coffee trends and what you might want to know.

Transitioning a loved one into dementia care isn't always easy. Our tips can help put your mind at ease.

How to Help Ease Transitions for People With Dementia | Brookdale Here are five tips to help make coordination of services and care transitions easier for people living with dementia before, during and after care transitions.

Sales and Marketing Manager, Debby, recently hosted an event - Flip Flops and Lemon Drops! Attendees were representatives of organizations that can refer individuals to our community and industry peers. Delicious treats, refreshing drinks and event favors were there for the taking. Brookdale Troutdale always serves up a tantalizingly good time! 😊

At Brookdale Troutdale, all staff undergo ongoing training to ensure we are knowledgeable in the responsibilities of our positions and new or updated procedures. This involves online training, on-the-job training, conference calls and onsite training. At a recent staff meeting, Health and Wellness Director, Karen, balanced learning with having fun as she trained staff according to Brookdale standards. Having fun on the job works! 😊

Selling your home but don't know where to start? Consider these six things before entering the housing market.

Home Selling Tips for Seniors | Brookdale Senior Living If you’re a senior thinking of selling the home you've lived in for a long time, here are some tips to re-familiarize yourself with the process.

One of the most interesting events of our Carnival Week was a visit to our community by a group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Executive Director Melissa Zentz and her husband belong to this group and, yes, she does ride her own bike! The residents were excited to meet the members of this group and to get up close to the bikes. Two of our lady residents used to ride, so they were especially thrilled! We certainly have fun at Brookdale Troutdale! 🏍️ 😊

Our residents participated in an art activity recently during our Carnival Week. There were two, large canvasses that were painted on by residents from Clare and residents from Bridge. They were instructed to paint what they feel, and the results were awesome! We have a unique painting hanging in the activity rooms in each neighborhood. The residents had fun and were proud of what they did. We are, too! ❤️

On Wednesday, during our Brookdale Troutdale Carnival Week, we were visited by three extremely important guests: a miniature horse named Fire, a baby duck, and a baby chick! They were accompanied by their "mom," Tami, and "sister" Megan. The residents enjoyed being able to get up close and personal with our new friends! Tami, who is Sales Manager Debby's daughter, wants to come back on a more frequent basis, so the residents can have even more fun. Thanks to Debby, Tami, and Megan! ❤️

It's Carnival Week at Brookdale Troutdale! On Monday, two entertainers performed for the residents. Pianist Monte Watters entertained during the morning and Mark Stevens, also known as Elvis, got the room moving in the afternoon. We are lucky to have these two people who enjoy bringing joy to our residents as they perform oldies but goodies. Every foot was tapping, hands were clapping and lips were moving to songs that once upon a time meant something to those in attendance. Everyone had fun! ❤️

Tuesday was a banana bread/muffin bake-off! Residents from Bridge and Clare, along with kitchen staff, competed to see who made the best bread or muffin. The guest chefs were Jann and Linda from our Bridge Neighborhood and Herb and Zoe Ann from our Clare Neighborhood. Chefs Tessa and Gwen represented the kitchen. The residents tasted these delectable treats and presented their winning vote for the Bridge banana muffins! Congratulations to Jann and Linda! ❤️ 😋

Missed our July webinar? You can now catch it on YouTube! Chef Curtis Stone whips up some delicious and simple recipes for us. Check it out.

In the Know: Cook With Curtis Stone If you missed last week's webinar, you're in luck! Watch on to catch an encore viewing of this special presentation featuring Chef Curtis Stone. Subscribe ...

Our cooking club recently made some devilishly - delicious deviled eggs! Our resident guest chefs of the week were Resident Council President, Herb, and new resident, Ann, with help from Clare Bridge Programs Assistant, Donna. They had fun following our featured recipe and the residents enjoyed sampling the results. More tasty treats to follow each week! 😋

It's wonderful when your dining services manager loves to barbecue! At Brookdale Troutdale, we have three excellent Chefs, Tessa, Gwen and Jason. Tessa, the dining services manager, spent some time recently barbecuing chicken for a delicious resident lunch. The tasty chicken was accompanied by savory potatoes au gratin and shredded brussels sprouts. This mouth-watering meal was enjoyed by residents and staff alike. Great job, Tessa and Gwen! 😋

There is nothing like a sweet treat after dinner. It's even better when you know it's good for you!

Superfood Desserts to Try This Summer | Brookdale Senior Living Sneak some superfoods into your summer dessert recipes to make them healthier. These superfood recipes feature carrots, avocados and nuts.

Our Cooking Club is fast becoming the place to be for residents on Wednesdays! This week's treat was home-made cookies with a little assistance from Dining Services Manager, Tessa. Residents, Nolan and Linda, were our "chefs" this week. They had fun making the cookies and residents had fun eating them! Stay tuned for more Cooking Club adventures! 😋

On a beautiful July day, Brookdale Troutdale staff visited local care communities. Melissa, ED, Debby, Sales Manager, Genesis, LPN, Seema, BOC, and Debrah, CPBC, delivered refreshing ice cream treats. We had fun talking with staff and residents alike. Who can turn down a cool treat on a hot day? No one! 😋