--- title: "Celebrating Fall at Brookdale University Park!" date: 2021-10-26 author: "Laurie Stroud" featured_image: "https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Senior-Scene-Brookdale-Fall-Festival-Baloon-Pic-scaled.jpg" categories: - name: "More" url: "/category/news/more.md" tags: - name: "Featured" url: "/tag/featured.md" --- # Celebrating Fall at Brookdale University Park! **Senior Scene** [![Fall Festival Cotton Candy](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fall-Festival-Cotton-Candy-300x225.jpg "Fall Festival Cotton Candy")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fall-Festival-Cotton-Candy-scaled.jpg)Events like this Fall Festival are a regular part of Brookdale University Park’s resident and staff activities.**Celebrating Fall with Lots of Fun!** Brookdale University Park recently hosted a fall festival for residents and their families with all things “autumn” that one could imagine; apple cider, cornhole, boiled peanuts, cotton candy and even a photo booth using a pick up truck belonging to one of our residents. This was another opportunity for residents to enjoy a festive and fun event while ushering in the beautiful fall weather. --- **Experience the Joy of the Season at our Holiday Open House** [![Brookdale exterior at night](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brookdale-exterior-at-night-300x225.jpg "Brookdale exterior at night")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brookdale-exterior-at-night.jpg)Events like this Fall Festival are a regular part of Brookdale University Park’s resident and staff activities.Celebrate the season with Brookdale University Park as we rekindle the magic that makes this time of year so special. It’s a perfect opportunity to create new memories with those you hold dear. Make plans now to attend. Thursday, December 9, 2021, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Santa, Carriage Rides, Refreshments, Entertainment, Community Tours 400 University Park Drive, Homewood, AL 35209, 205-870-0786 --- **[![Brookdale exterior during Christmas season](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brookdale-exterior-during-Christmas-season-225x300.jpg "Brookdale exterior during Christmas season")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brookdale-exterior-during-Christmas-season.jpg)An Invitation to Experience Brookdale** We are excited and proud to say that Brookdale University Park is open to new residents! Brookdale residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs. The community conveniently located off Lakeshore Drive offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Call 205-870-0786 to connect with one of our team members who would be delighted to help you plan your personal visit, [www.brookdale.com](http://www.brookdale.com). --- **Who Should or May Get COVID-19 Booster?** You’ve probably heard a lot of discussion in the news about a booster for the COVID-19 vaccine. The information is changing rapidly, but for now, here are some things you should know about the booster and its role in helping to prevent serious illness from COVID-19.The CDC has [made the Pfizer/BioTech booster available](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html#Data) for people who received the Pfizer vaccine series more than six months ago and who meet the following criteria: [![Brookdale resident after booster vaccine](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brookdale-resident-after-booster-vaccine-300x191.jpg "Brookdale resident after booster vaccine")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Brookdale-resident-after-booster-vaccine.jpg)Brookdale resident shows gratitude after receiving the COVID-19 booster shot on site at Brookdale University Park.CDC says these individuals should get the booster: - Adults over the age of 65 - Adults over the age of 18 who live in long-term care settings - Adults age 50-64 with [underlying medical conditions](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html) CDC says these individuals may get the booster: - Adults age 18-49 with [underlying medical conditions](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html) - Adults over the age of 18 who work in high-risk settings (i.e. first responders, teachers, front-line essential workers and healthcare providers) - Adults over the age of 18 who live in high-risk settings (i.e. correctional facilities, homeless shelters) **Why is a booster shot needed?** While the COVID-19 vaccines are [effective](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/effectiveness/work.html) at preventing severe illness and hospitalization, protection seems to be [waning](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html#HighRisk) against mild and moderate cases of the disease. For more vulnerable populations, a booster shot is thought to enhance protection and further prevent complications from COVID. **Is Brookdale making booster shots available to its residents?** Yes! Brookdale residents who received the Pfizer vaccine series at least six months ago are being offered the booster shot via on-site clinics beginning on Sept. 27. Brookdale University Park hosted a booster clinic on October 6th for residents and associates. Much more news on boosters is expected in the coming weeks, so to stay up-to-date make sure to visit the CDC’s [COVID-19 site](http://cdc.org/) regularly. *-Leanne Messer, Brookdale University Park* *Contact Leanne to participate in upcoming Brookdale educational offerings and to schedule a tour,* [*kmesser@brookdale.com*](mailto:kmesser@brookdale.com)*, 205-613-0688*