North Euclid resident reveals his secret to living a long and happy life
A Brookdale North Euclid resident celebrates his 104th birthday. Walter Destray is a former WWII veteran who flew 28 missions in a B-24 bomber. Now, decades later, Walter is sharing his secret to a long life: potatoes!
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Bartlesville North resident gives back to her community
Brookdale Bartlesville North resident Norita Akers believes that a kind act doesn't have to be big or life-changing. She has crocheted more than 500 hats, and donated all of them to the homeless. One hat can take her two days to make, but she's happy to spend the time if it will help others.
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Enriching Lives: Four Brookdale Associates Recognized as 2024 Cornerstone Award Winners
Brookdale Senior Living is proud to announce the recipients for the 2024 Cornerstone Awards. Each of these awards are connected to Brookdale’s cornerstones of Passion, Courage, Partnership and Trust.
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California Widows Marry After Falling in Love at Senior Living Community: 'At Our Age, We Can't Waste Any Time'
Two California widows are embracing a second chance at love in their golden years! Faye Guerrero, 84, and Rob Trueax, 76, met in the dining hall of their senior living community, Brookdale Folsom, and immediately sparked a connection.
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Centenarian Vera Tagert celebrates milestone birthday in Bristol
Surrounded by friends and family, Vera Tagert celebrated her 100th birthday at Brookdale Bristol. She had family from 9 different states come into town for the special occasion!
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Medford senior painted ceramic swans for The Oscars at age 18
March is Women’s History Month and NBC5 met with one Medford senior with an incredible story to share. Gillian Taylor is a lifelong artist who painted ceramic swans for The Oscars when she was just 18 years old.
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Siblings at Brookdale community in Boise talk Irish heritage ahead of St. Patrick's Day
Pat and Mike are brothers that live at Brookdale Boise Parkcenter in Idaho. The pair recently reflected on their Irish heritage in an interview with a local TV station ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
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Bristol woman celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones
Vera celebrated her 100th birthday this week surrounded by friends and family at Brookdale Bristol in Virginia.
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‘I still feel like kicking up my heels!’: Redmond senior shares her story of perseverance for Women’s History Month
Brookdale Redmond, a senior living community in Oregon, is highlighting an exceptional resident who helped blaze a trail for women in the workforce.
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'I think my family's proud of me': North Carolina woman using poetry to combat senior loneliness
Dot Lorenz, 100, wears many hats, including being a composer and writer of children's books. She also writes songs and poetry. She has been sharing her talents with residents at Brookdale Charlotte East. Dot said it's helping them to bond and build meaningful friendships.
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Folsom couple at senior living community found love after loss, set to marry: "A pleasant surprise"
Faye and Rob found love after loss in an inspiring love story that is still being written chapter by chapter at Brookdale Folsom in California.
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A neverending love
Two tenth graders sat beside each other during class in 1947. In June 2024, they will have been married for 73 years. Now both 93 years old, the Greiners occasionally give teachings at their local church and Zelma Greiner has led classes on how to have a happy marriage — the class was called “Our Love Story.”
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Danville salutes 104-year-old World War II veteran with special party
A Brookdale Senior Living community in the San Francisco Bay Area held a special celebration for a resident and WWII Veteran who recently turned 104.
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Bay Area WWII vet to celebrate his 104th birthday
What is the secret to a long life? Arthur Larson said a loving and supportive family, as well as maintaining good health, contributing to his long and happy life. Larson and his wife, Jo-An, have been married for 72 years.
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Niskayuna woman celebrates 100th birthday, grateful for family
Laura Mann of Niskayuna celebrated her 100th birthday Friday. Mann loves jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and gardening. Throughout her life, she became an expert at knitting, and even knitted professionally for work.
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