Celebrating Women's History Month: 98-year-old Mae Michell dances through life
Brookdale is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing historical residents, including Mae Michell. Michell spent years on the road with the Alley Kats dance troupe performing for crowds in the United States and in Europe.
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What Is Your Why? Camille Jordan, SVP Clinical Services, Shares Hers
Hear more from Camille about how caring for her grandmother helped spark why Brookdale's mission means so much to her.
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Still firing on all cylinders, 98-year-old Brookdale Riverwalk resident was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II
In 1943, at the age of 18, Brookdale Riverwalk resident Louise Lewis became a "Rosie the Riveter" at a B-17 plant in Bakersfield, California.
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Brookdale Senior Living Associates Recognized as “Women of Distinction” in Senior Living
Three Brookdale Senior Living leaders have been recognized by McKnight’s as “Women of Distinction.”
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No age cap: Two different generations strive for healthy lifestyle in Austin senior living community
KXAN interviewed Brookdale Gaines Ranch in February about the active and fun trainers that come to the community. Two residents shared how much the class helps them keep active in other parts of life.
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Celebrating The Strength Women Bring To Our Organizations
President and CEO, Cindy Baier writes a blog for Forbes.com celebrating women and what they bring to the workplace.
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Teens make weekly trip to solve tech problems for seniors at Brookdale College Parkway
Once a week, students from the Canterbury School in Fort Myers, Florida make a trip to Brookdale College Parkway next door. There, the teens spend one-on-one time with residents and help them with their phone, tablet and computer issues.
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Brookdale Biloxi couple celebrates 69th anniversary
To have and to hold for 69 years. Sheldon and Mary Cambre have stayed true to those wedding vows for nearly seven decades. The Cambres got married in their early 20s. Monday afternoon, they celebrated their 69th anniversary at Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care in Biloxi.
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Retired priest brings Ash Wednesday mass to seniors at Brookdale Champions
Despite being retired from being a priest for 15 years, Monsignor Francis still ministered Ash Wednesday mass at Brookdale Champions Assisted Living for those who couldn't make it out to a service.
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In Honor of National Caregivers Day, Brookdale Highlights its Caregiver Respite Services
Brookdale Senior Living supports caregivers of older adults through our respite care services offered at many of our communities nationwide. Respite care (short-term stay) allows caregivers to take a break.
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3 NC couples share their secrets to more than 60 years of marriage
Three couples who have made it past the 60-year mark of marriage and now live at Brookdale Weddington Park in Matthews share words of wisdom.
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Walton County couple celebrates nearly 65 years of marriage for Valentine’s day
One local couple is celebrating nearly 65 years of marriage this Valentine’s Day. Roslyn and Richard Brown reside at the Brookedale Senior Living Center in Sandestin, and they said they are enjoying spending their golden years together in the panhandle.
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An Ocala couple celebrates Valentines Day married for 68 years
Keith and Nancy Newnan have been married for 68 years. They met through mutual friends back in Indiana when Keith came home from military duties and Nancy was a teacher.
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Love is in the air for Sarasota Couple celebrating 67 years of marriage
Love has been in the air for a long time for a Sarasota couple celebrating more than 65 years of wedding bliss. Mary and Jim Palmer are 87 and 94 years old and have been married for 67 years. They now live at the Brookdale Palmer Ranch Senior Living Community in Sarasota.
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Secrets to a long marriage? 3 Tri-Cities couples share their tips for happy lives together
One couple started with a case of mistaken identity. Another had a slightly rocky start because she thought her school’s sports star was “ornery.” The third was love at first sight as they exchanged secret looks across the aisle as they played saxophones at church.
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