After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Bill and Rosie George did not expect to do much for their 78th wedding anniversary, but the people at Brookdale Senior Living had other plans.

Stan Wessinger was the offensive coordinator at Sherman High School from 1971-1977. Recently, Coach Wessinger has fallen into some health problems but after his recovery Sherman Football wanted to show him around their new facilities. Coach Wessinger is now 88 years old and lives at Brookdale Willows, a senior living facility in Sherman.

Kim Martin, Executive Director of Brookdale Clinton, was named the winner in a Local Unsung Hero competition. Kim was nominated by the Community's Business Office Manager, who called out her professionalism, dedication, and associate mentorship. As the winner of the competition, Kim selected a local foundation to receive her $1,000 contribution. 

Juanita Eggers was still in high school when the Japanese bombed the United States naval yard at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Her aunt and uncle were stationed on the island when the attack occurred, and no one was sure if they were safe. Her family spent a fraught 20 hours listening to radio broadcasts, hoping for good news. While her family members were unharmed, this was the first time World War II directly impacted Eggers' life. The second was when she became a real-life “Rosie the Riveter.” On Thursday, Eggers was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her service during an afternoon ceremony at Brookdale Senior Living in Albany on Thursday.

For a two-week period, Patricia Halprin couldn’t see her husband of 63 years. She and Edwin Halprin, 81, live only a football field apart in separate rooms at Brookdale Destin, but COVID-19 had made its way into the assisted living facility, keeping them apart for their health. 

Brookdal Cushing Park resident David Levenson celebrates his 103rd birthday at a socially distanced celebration. Check out the full story with photos from the event. 

Dateline recently shared the heartwarming reunions with Brookdale West Bay residents and their families after the doors finally opened for limited contact with visitors after a year of lockdown.

Mireya Ochoa, an associate of Brookdale Salem AL, received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it left her with much more than a tingling feeling. WDBJ 7 in Roanoke spoke with Mireya on her reasons why she received the vaccine. Click to see her story. 

A COVID-style celebration was held Thursday for a 105-year-old Brookdale East Tucson resident, Eleanor Nesbitt. Nesbitt moved to the Old Pueblo from Indiana two decades ago.

Amid the snowy and icy conditions in Williamsburg Friday afternoon, residents at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg Senior Living had cause to celebrate, as residents received doses of vaccine to protect themselves against COVID-19.

One of the oldest people in the state of Tennessee, Brookdale Goodlettsville resident, Nilmah "Cookie" Cook, has received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine inside her assisted living home.

Brookdale Westlake Village became one of the first skilled nursing facilities in Ohio to administer the COVID-19 vaccine Friday morning. Frank Hurley, 92, was the first to receive the vaccine, and he was thrilled about it. Click to see the story from CBS 19 in Cleveland. 

With the first doses in the U.S. administered Monday, the senior living industry is close to distributing the COVID-19 vaccine among residents and staff. Click to read more about what providers need to do before vaccines start, including information from our own, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, Kim Elliott.

Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, residents at Brookdale Lake Charles have returned home for the first time since Hurricane Laura. Click to see the story shared by KPLC Channel 7. 

Brookdale Cedar Ridge resident Mina Field helps to care for her husband and she's also been bringing smiles to other residents at the community and doing her best to help them any way she can. She was nominated for a special shout-out on KTUL in Tulsa by her neighbor. Click to watch the special story about a special Brookdale resident.