Sun City man offers unique gifts to others
Ray lives at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Arizona and says the hobby he picked up later in life allowed him to develop a unique way to connect with others.
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Urbana senior couple expresses love for hobbies during National Hobby Month
Rick Mercer and Katie Schreter met before moving into a Brookdale Assisted Living community and their respective hobbies are part of what draws them together. For as long as he can remember, Mercer has always had a love for cars. The couple says they’ve given each other gifts relating to their hobbies over the years and they like that they are each able to find happiness doing something they love.
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'I know God has me for a purpose': Jackson native celebrates 104th birthday
An unrelenting devotion to God and cooperation with everyone — that's the key to living a long life according to Claribel Herndon, a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks, who celebrated her 104th birthday on Sunday.
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What is Your Why? Jane Hutson, Senior Director of Marketing & Sales, Shares Hers
Jane switched careers later in life and couldn't be more thrilled about helping seniors and their loved ones navigate the journey of finding their home in a Brookdale Senior Living community. Jane has a true passion for senior living and a smile that lights up an entire room.
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KLEW Community Hero: Brookdale Lewiston Staff
The associates at Brookdale Lewiston in Idaho were recently selected to be featured in KLEW's series called "Community Hero."
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Jackson resident celebrates 104th birthday
Claribel Herndon was honored during a reception at Brookdale Jackson Oaks on Friday ahead of her 104th birthday celebration.
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High school jazz duo in Virginia Beach brings live music to retirement homes
Rourke Coffin and Mason Filio, both 17, recently started playing for local assisted living communities. The Virginia Beach high school seniors call their jazz duo Seniors Playing for Seniors.
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West Ashley centenarian's birthday tradition: A heartfelt card for every year she's lived
The associates at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Charleston, South Carolina spread the word to try to get Caroline 102 birthday cards for her 102nd birthday this year.
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Lewiston seniors share heartfelt New Year's resolutions for 2024
Residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Lewiston, Idaho shared their resolutions for 2024 with a local TV station.
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Discovering New Hobbies at Any Age
Both Jack Davidson and his wife JoAnn were very active before moving into a Brookdale Senior Living community in Texas. With an interest in a wide variety of hobbies, they are always up for the challenge of learning something new.
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Cute Dogs Visit Senior Living Community in Florence, NJ
A group of adorable service dogs are brightening the day for residents of a senior living community in Florence, New Jersey.
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Poulsbo WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Bob Evans, a World War II vet, sat down to a special game of bingo with friends and family Dec. 17. It’s a game he has spent much of his time on lately, playing up to three times a week at the senior living community of Brookdale Montclair in Poulsbo. He also has been on 12 bingo cruises, residency staff said.
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‘If we wear this uniform, we’re family’: Camp Pendleton Marines share Christmas Eve with veterans
Marines spread cheer to residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Oceanside, where more than a dozen veterans live, some having served in the Korean or Vietnam wars.
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13-year-old gets birthday wish to meet, hear stories from WWII vets
Zander Bellman didn't ask for a new video game console for his 13th birthday. Not even a new phone, shoes or hoodie. There was just the one request: Zander wanted to meet and talk with veterans of World War II. And on his big day, Saturday, he got his wish.
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North Carolina Woman Celebrates 108th Birthday
On Joan’s 108th birthday, friends and loved ones gathered at Brookdale New Bern to celebrate her with cookie, ice cream, balloons and a game of bridge.
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