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Welcome to the Brookletts Place blog page! Blogs are short, informal, flows of thought that are written with a conversational-style, and can be on a broad range of topics. Blogs on this page are organized by topic.

Interested in Writing a Blog?

We are always in need of bloggers! Unlike technical or creative writing, one does not need experience in writing a specific style as the blog you write would be written in your unique style. We would provide you a blog topic (or you could suggest your own topic of interest). Blogs are generally about 500 words. Please contact Manager, Childlene Brooks at cbrooks@uppershoreaging.org for more information or to volunteer. Read More

How Seniors Can Cook Safer in the Comfort of Their Own Home

There’s no denying that the kitchen is truly the heart of the home. For many of us, we are filled with memories of sitting around the table with family and friends, catching up and enjoying a good meal. And those are the experiences we want to continue on for our entire lives. Unfortunately, the kitchen can become more of a nerve-wracking place as we get older. It can be the source of all kinds of accidents, such as fires, falls, or other injuries. In 2016, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated people 65+ are 2.5 times more likely to die in a kitchen fire than the general population. Because of the risks, it leaves some seniors wanting to avoid the kitchen at all costs. Howev