Animals help spark joy for Wichita memory care residents
A Brookdale Senior living memory care community in Wichita, Kansas is ensuring residents can live life like they used to. It’s all being done through the power of pets.
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Woman who skydived at 104 years old shares simple tips for long life
Dorothy Hoffner discovered her love of skydiving at age 100.
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Celebration of a century at Brookdale community in Tullahoma
Family, friends and associates at Brookdale in Tullahoma gathered to celebrate Jane Modrell on her 100th birthday.
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Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
A 104-year-old Chicago woman and Brookdale resident is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.
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At 104, She Wondered: Could She Skydive Again?
Dorothy Hoffner, 104, jumped off the plane, soaked in views of curly river streams and square patches of land, and made history as she touched down in Ottawa, describing the downward ride as “wonderful” to a small crowd who had gathered to congratulate her.
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Brookdale Wekiwa Springs Resident Celebrated During National Centenarian Day
Sanford Graves, who goes by Sandy, recently celebrated his 100th birthday at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs. He was also honored by the community, and his family, during National Centenarian Day.
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Brookdale Johnson City Resident Celebrates National Centenarian Day
For National Centenarian's Day, Brookdale Johnson City resident Eli "Tab" Torbett shared his advice for longevity. The 102-year-old World War Two Veteran says it's important to "slow down and enjoy what you have."
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Lifetime Loveland resident Ardith Kuxhausen celebrates 100th birthday at Brookdale North Loveland
Brookdale North Loveland resident Ardith Kuxhausen celebrated a lifetime milestone of reaching 100 years old Monday afternoon with cake, singing and plenty of congratulations.
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Brookdale Palestine honors 104-year-old resident ahead of Centenarian’s Day
Brookdale Palestine is honoring 104-year-old resident Jessie Kraus for National Centenarian's Day. Since retiring at age 82, Ms. Kraus continues to live what she calls a happy and simple life reflecting and giving advice.
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101-year-old Charlotte woman looks back on life on National Centenary Day
Olive Pasek is 101 and lives at Brookdale Charlotte East. Pasek shared her first thoughts of moving to Charlotte and what she thinks helped her live past 100.
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Brookdale Bowling Green Residents Celebrate National Centenarian Day
Mary “Emily” Guion is 102 years old and lives at Brookdale Bowling Green. Ms. Guion says chocolate is the key to a happy life and believes you should be kind and thankful for what God has given you.
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Florida Veteran served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War celebrates 100th birthday
Brookdale resident Sanford Graves, who goes by Sandy, recently celebrated his 100th birthday on August 29th at a party attended by more than 200 of his friends and family.
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Brookfield seniors celebrate Centenarian's Day
Brookdale Brookfield has three incredible residents who are over 100 years old. Their wisdom and sense of humor make them beloved by everyone there.
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Reaching 100 years of age 'one day at a time'
Brookdale Grayson View resident Margaret “Peg” Woodhead has now lived a century in good health and spirits.
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Celebrating Centenarians: Jessie Kraus turned 104 years young Jan. 22
Friday is National Centenarian’s Day and this year we are celebrating one of Brookdale Palestine's oldest citizens, Jessie Kraus, who is 104 years young.
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