Celebrate National Friendship Day with Bobbie and Betty Sue's enduring friendship
At Brookdale Cleveland, Bobbie and Betty Sue are continuing a decades-long friendship. They met 35-years-ago, and learned they have the same birthday! And when Betty Sue moved to Brookdale Cleveland, Bobbie wasn't far behind. "They took me up and there was Betty, the real Betty, and she'd come about two weeks before I did." Now, whatever they're doing - playing bingo, synging hymns, or catching up - they're doing it together.
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Brookdale responds to Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby has made landfall in portions of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. It may impact our communities in the area. Our communities are prepared.
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How Alliance seniors reconnected amid loneliness epidemic
It's only been a few months since Shirley McMinn and Mary Wearsler rekindled their friendship, but some call the pair inseparable. Shirley and Mary grew up in the same part of Alliance, went to the same church, danced, and twirled batons as majorettes in the Alliance High School marching band. Now in their nineties, the two were reunited when Shirley moved into Brookdale Alliance senior living community this spring and discovered Mary lived there, too.
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Brookdale residents and other centenarians share secrets to long life
Just .027 percent of the U.S. population is made up of centenarians. And many of them live at Brookdale communities, including Doris Zahorsky and Mildred Kitchens. Doris notes her secret to not just a long life but a happy one, too, is "to keep busy.” She added, "Stay active and keep moving." Mildred, who served as a social worker and teacher, says “know what you want, find a way to get it, and do not give up,” she said. It's as simple as that. Oh, and “try everything," she added.
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Brookdale Staunton veteran recounts visit to France for D-Day's 80th anniversary
At 100 years old, John Hodges Sr. does not look his age. But in 1943, he joined the Army, fighting in World War II. And 80 years later, he got to fly to France for the anniversary of D-Day. He was greeted with cheers, flags and support from the airport to France and back again. John said it brought him back to his deployments all those years ago. “I couldn't understand them, and they couldn't understand me, but you know a smile goes a long way."
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Meet the Fabulous Four: Widows at Brookdale share the joys of friendship
Anita Korman, Hannah Tannenbaum, Renee Dopkin, and Louise Katz all live at Brookdale Creve Coeur. They often eat meals with one another, play blackjack, sit outside and kibbitz and occasionally go shopping. “My mother used to say,” says Anita, “that a stone should be alone. A person needs people.”
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Residents reflect on laughter, community, and friendship
“We are laughing so much that we are tired when we go home.” Residents at Brookdale share the unexpected bonds and meaningful relationships they have created since joining the community. For many, it feels like a second family, and they say finding their community in their golden years has been life-changing.
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Brookdale responds to the Alexander Mountain Wildfire
The Alexander Mountain Wildfire is spreading near Fort Collins, Colorado. It may impact our communities in the area. Our communiteis are prepared.
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"We have a girlship": Six seniors bond with art and poetry
At Brookdale Grandon Farms, six seniors have built a special bond: with a weekly poetry and art club. Lisa Farabelli started it about a year and a half ago. “You have to get involved. You can't stay in your room,” she says. “We have a like a girlship. We've really grown tight.” The club has helped them find friendship in a world where loneliness is reportedly as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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Brookdale HealthPlus proactive care coordination
Brookdale Chief Nursing Officer Kim Elliott discusses Brookdale HealthPlus and how it can help improve residents’ quality of life - in partnership with their family and healthcare providers.
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Brookdale Carrollton resident recalls part in 1996 Olympic torch relay
In the 90s, Sandy Parker lived in Utah working in foster care. She had 10 little infants, and her work resulted in her being named Utah's mother of the year. And that led to a different honor: she was chosen to carry the Olympic flame through one mile of Utah on its way to Atlanta. “I was having the time of my life,” Sandy remembers. ”You're so exhilarated! You just fly!”
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Resident friends share tips for National Friendship Day
Katie Nasello and Juanita Fitzgerald - two residents at Brookdale Alexandria - share some advice on National Friendship Day. “First of all, you can't stay withdrawn," Juanita says. "You have to come right out and say ‘Hi how are you, my name is...’ because that is the only way you can establish friendship, to introduce yourself because that person needs someone. I need someone to share things with.”
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Korean War Veteran and Brookdale Resident Reflects on Service
This National Korean War Armistice Day, Brookdale Senior Living honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans. In the video above, Robert Roser, a Korean War veteran who now calls Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg his home, reflects on being on the front lines. Brookdale Senior Living is proud to remember and honor those who fell, and we are grateful for their sacrifice in service to our country and our community.
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Talking with Joyce Andrews, the "Trash Queen of Tiverton"
A podcast interview with the "Trash Queen of Tiverton" - Joyce Andrews. Joyce has been cleaning the roads around her home for years, and says she has no plans to give up her title any time soon.
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Carrollton resident carried Olympic Torch for 1996 Atlanta Games
In 1996, the Olympic Torch came to Ogden, Utah. And Sandy Parker was chosen to help carry it to Atlanta. "I just had to sit down and think, what do you mean, I really will get to hold that?" And Sandy still gets excited remembering it 30 years later. "I just was so thrilled."
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