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Couple in their nineties shares lessons in love after 70 years of marriage

After seven decades of Valentine’s Days, a Northeast Ohio couple says there’s no real secret to a lasting love. In their case, Marty and Jean Linn found a common interest was key to a successful marriage.

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What's the secret to love that lasts? Tracy couple married 64 years may have the answer

What's the secret to a love that lasts? One couple living at Brookdale Tracy, after 64 years of marriage, might just have the answer.

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‘Wow, look at him!’: Bend couple reflects on highs and lows of marriage as they hit 59 years together

In a world of dating apps and reality TV shows, there's a timeless story of long-lasting love to tell this Valentine's week at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Bend, Oregon.

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'MELDED INTO ONE’: Idaho couple celebrates 75th anniversary and a lifetime of companionship

The ballad of Stanley and Louise Bullock has been warmly curated over their 75 years of dedicated marriage to each other and like any long-term relationship it was filled with ups and downs, hardship and prosperity. The pair met in McCammon while they both attended high school.

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Manlius woman honored for knitting hats for the homeless

Maureen Berger, a resident at Brookdale Manlius, was honored by State Senator John Mannion for assisting the homeless. Berger set a goal in December to knit 100 hats for the homeless and had some help from fellow residents.

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Local artist celebrates 95th birthday at Brookdale Trinity Towers

Local artist, Ruth McKinney, celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends at Brookdale Trinity Towers. Pictures of her paintings spotlighted some of her special work and filled the room of her birthday party.

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Residents at Redwood City senior living community set to cheer on 49ers in Super Bowl

Residents at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Redwood City have been cheering on the San Francisco 49ers all season and have plans for a special watch party on Sunday when their team plays in the Super Bowl.

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Senior citizens root for 49ers in Redwood City, wager with opponents in KC

A group of the game's most loyal, long-suffering fans rallied and cheered, "let’s go Niners" on Thursday outside Brookdale Senior Living in Redwood City. It was all in support of the red and gold.

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37,500 miles and counting: Goodyear retiree, 95, walks his way to wellness

Back in 1976, when Gerald Ford was president and the U.S. celebrated its bicentennial, Jim Dahl started walking. He's been keeping up with his daily strolls ever since, logging 48 years of walks in four meticulously kept journals.

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Former Chiefs cheerleader, senior living community ready for Super Bowl

FOX4 caught up with one woman who was on the sidelines cheering for the Chiefs in the 1960s. Now, she’s at Brookdale Senior Living helping her community cheer for the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win.

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90-year-old 49ers fan hopeful for Super Bowl win

Martha Campana, 90, has been a San Francisco 49ers fan since 1971. Campana is a superfan. She was a season ticket holder for the team’s entire tenure at Candlestick Park from 1971 until the 2013 season. In that time, she only missed five games.

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Biloxi woman, last of 16 siblings, celebrates 100th birthday

Gulfport Councilwoman Ella Holmes-Hines presented Arleaner Washington, 100, with a proclamation on behalf of the city of Gulfport and Mayor Billy Hewes. Now a widow, she’s the last living of sixteen siblings. She has nine grandkids, eleven great-grandkids, seven great-great-grandkids, and six children of her own.

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Biloxi woman, local civil activist, turns 100

Surrounded by her family and friends at the Brookdale Senior Living in Biloxi, Arleaner Washington celebrated her 100th birthday. The City of Gulfport designated her birthday as Arleaner Washington Day in honor of her civil and community work.

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95-year-old painter dazzles with her art

Rosemary Merckx, 95, has a studio in her apartment where she paints what inspires her .Her work has impressed Brookdale associates, fellow residents and visitors alike.

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Overland Park seniors challenge Bay Area-community to friendly Super Bowl-inspired wager

Residents at Brookdale Overland Park 119th put their own spin on a common practice during football season: wagers. The residents issued a challenge to their sister communities in the greater San Francisco area. They made a video with a friendly bet where fans of the losing team have to post a video on social media congratulating the winning team.

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