Brooke Grove Retirement Village

09/23/2025

Meet Betty — our gentle giant with a playful side! 🐾 This Great Dane belonged to former employee Lynn Lyons, who brought her to visit residents at Brooke Grove every week. Betty quickly became a favorite — always calm, loving, and ready to brighten the day. 💙

And yes… sometimes she even dressed for the occasion. 🐰✨

09/23/2025

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is coming this Saturday, Sept. 27! There's still time to join our team or make a donation. Come walk with us. We would love to have you join us.

Support Brooke Grove Retirement Village in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Donate today to help them reach their goal.

09/22/2025

Today we celebrate Centenarians Day — honoring the remarkable residents at Brooke Grove who have reached 100 years and beyond!

We are blessed to have quite a few centenarians in our community, ranging from 100 to an inspiring 107 years young. 💙 Each life represents a century of wisdom, resilience, laughter, and love.

One of our residents, at 107, even shared her secret to looking so good: a daily routine with POND'S Cold Cream! ✨

We’re grateful to celebrate these incredible lives and the legacies they continue to share with all of us.

09/18/2025

After 23 years of service at Brooke Grove, Mara Bohlman has now entrusted us with her care in our Nursing Center — accompanied by her beloved dog, Wendy. To honor the staff she worked alongside, Mara created and donated a stunning counted cross-stitch piece, “Bless Our Healthcare Heroes” by artist Donna Gelsinger.

👉 78,975 stitches. 87 colors. Countless hours of dedication.

Mara’s plaque shares her inspiration:

“I loved Brooke Grove for the 23 years I worked there, and I believe in its mission… I wanted to express my appreciation in a meaningful way, and this design does that.”

We are humbled by Mara’s gift and the love behind every stitch — a lasting tribute to the heart, faith, and resilience of our healthcare heroes. ✨

09/17/2025

Once a year, Meadow Circle transforms into a barnyard full of friendly visitors — goats, bunnies, sheep, and more! Residents love the chance to pet, feed, and interact with these animals, filling the day with laughter, smiles, and a little farmyard fun. 🌿💙

09/12/2025

Fall is coming! Change is in the air!

09/12/2025

💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Dementia Caregiver Seminar!

Caregivers were so engaged, sharing stories and asking thoughtful questions — and many expressed how grateful they were for the resources, tools, and encouragement provided to help them better care for their loved ones at home.

We are honored to host programs like this that foster connection, provide support, and uplift those who give so much every day.

Stay tuned for future workshops and events designed to empower caregivers and families in our community.

09/10/2025

Join us for a FREE Living Well Seminar at Brooke Grove!

Presented by Jennifer Milsovic, OTR/L and Ali Breden, Certified BCAT® Brain Health Coach, this session will help you:

✔ Understand brain health as it relates to aging
✔ Learn practical techniques to maintain and improve brain health
✔ Explore ways to prevent cognitive decline and keep memory sharp
✔ Walk away with actionable resources to boost cognitive function

📅 Thursday, September 18 | 10:30–11:45am
📍 The Gathering Room, BGRNC (18131 Slade School Rd., Sandy Springs, MD)
👉 Register here: bit.ly/BrainHealthBG

09/08/2025

Nothing says “home” quite like the presence of a beloved pet 🐾—offering comfort, companionship, and unconditional love.

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village, pets have always been part of our story. Through the years, our residents have enjoyed visits from therapy dogs and other animals, and today that bond continues with live-in companions and frequent furry (and feathered!) visitors across The Meadows, The Woods, and BGRNC.

From chirping birds to regular dog visits—and even a resident pup, Wendy—these animal friends bring spontaneous moments of joy, calm, and laughter to our community.

The benefits are real: studies show pets can lower stress, ease loneliness, and even support better heart health ❤️ For those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their presence can be especially powerful—sometimes reducing the need for medication to ease agitation.

At BGRV, we believe in touching lives through meaningful connections—and sometimes, those connections have fur or feathers.

09/06/2025

🧠 Keeping Your Brain Healthy 🧠

Join us for a FREE Living Well Seminar at Brooke Grove!

Hear from experts Derek Russell (Parkinson’s Foundation) and Laura Byer (Alzheimer’s Association) as they share the latest research, resources, and guidance on supporting brain health.

📅 Monday, September 15 | 10:30–11:45am
📍 The Gathering Room, BGRNC (18131 Slade School Rd., Sandy Springs, MD)
👉 Register here: bit.ly/2025Brain

09/05/2025

Oh “deer”… it’s Friday! Have a great weekend everyone!

09/03/2025

Skills Lab is in full swing, and our team is diving into hands-on learning like never before! 💪📚

Led by our amazing Staff Educator, Jana Santos, the all-new LIFE Academy was thoughtfully designed to empower our caregivers with real-world knowledge, confidence, and compassion.

Here’s a glimpse at what they’re exploring at the LIFE Academy Skills Fair:

🩺 Hands-on clinical practice: Foley catheters, IV placement, wound care, and more
💬 Communication & customer service role-play to strengthen teamwork
🚨 Abuse & neglect prevention training — know the signs, take action
🧼 Infection control techniques for safer care environments
🍽️ Nutrition and food consistency demos to support resident well-being
🪥 Dental care essentials for GNAs and nursing staff
🤝 A focus on professional growth — all in a supportive, team-spirited setting

We’re so proud to invest in our team and the quality of care they provide every day!