Brookdale West Ashley throws a Vampire Murder Mystery for residents
Seniors at Brookdale West Ashley are getting their scare on with a Murder Mystery party. Residents dressed in their spookiest attire as they worked to find a killer. The community say the event is all about spending time together.
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Brookdale Midland hosts seasonal "Trunk-or-Treat" event
Seniors at Brookdale Midland are gearing up for the year's spookiest holiday. They're hosting a Trunk-or-Treat, inviting kids of all ages to come to grab candy and play games.
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Brookdale preps for future with near-term plan
Brookdale Senior Living recently bought 41 of the facilities it was previously leasing for a combined $610 million. It’s part of a larger plan. CEO Cindy Baier says, put simply, it’s better to buy than rent. Money can be transferred to the company’s shareholders rather than their landlords, and they are granted more flexibility in how they manage the locations. Plus, a joint venture with Welltower real estate investment trust meant the company could buy five of the properties below the fair market value. After this purchase, Brookdale will own 66% of its consolidated units.
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Brookdale Riverwalk helps homeless veterans with "Socktober"
Brookdale Riverwalk is one of many community partners that helps with Bakersfield's "Socktober". People donate socks, thermals, gloves, or beanies - all which go to homeless veterans around the area.
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Brookdale Kerrville celebrates resident's 100th birthday
Ann Johnston is beginning her second century. She turned 100 years old at Brookdale Kerrville in October, complete with a party, cake, and giant balloons.
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99-year-old World War II veteran honored in Clinton, NY for military service
New York state politicians recognized the exemplary military service of Kenneth Thayer, a 99-year-old World War II veteran who lives at Brookdale Clinton. They presented Kenneth with a New York State Senate Liberty Medal, one of the highest civilian honors a New Yorker can receive, and a proclamation from the legislature.
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Brookdale Reno's Sales Manager previews the Northern Nevada Senior Empowerment Seminar
The Northern Nevada Senior Empowerment Seminar helps educate seniors about the healthcare process and about what local resources they can use. Healthcare organizations around Reno, including Brookdale, are involved in holding information seminars for seniors.
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Brookdale responds to Hurricane Milton
Weather forecasts are predicting the possibility of a hurricane impacting our area in the coming days. We want to assure you that we are taking every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of your loved one. Our team has been actively monitoring the situation and we have emergency plans in place.
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He ran from German forces on his 25th birthday. Now, this Brookdale Manlius veteran is celebrating a milestone with his family
Stan Stanley is 105 years old, and he's lived a well-traveled 105 years. From Germany, Holland, and all over the U.S. as a postal worker, Stan says he doesn't feel his age. "I keep busy every morning. I always want to wake up and have something to do."
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Brookdale Named to Newsweek's List of the Top 200 America's Most Loved Workplaces for 2024
Brookdale Senior Living has been named to Newsweek Magazine’s annual America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). According to BPI, the list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.
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NJ senior made headlines saying ‘don’t eat vegetables.’ Here’s what she really thinks.
"I didn't say, 'don't eat vegetables.'" Ann Bruff refutes. "I said 'I don't eat vegetables.' All the mothers are going [kill] me." Ann turned 101 recently, and went viral on on social media amid reports that she had advised against eating vegetables -- and even warned they would kill you. Ann doesn't know how or why she has lived so long, but emphasized it has had nothing to with vegetables. "I don't know how I got to be 101. It just flew by," Anne says.
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Brookdale HealthPlus making a difference in residents’ lives
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Brookdale Mandarin resident Ron and RN Care Manager Norma Doughman talk about how Brookdale HealthPlus can help improve residents’ health and well-being.
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World War II veteran celebrates his 105th birthday at Brookdale Manlius
Stan Stanley has lived through a lot: the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression, World War II, and the COVID-19 pandemic. And now he's 105 years old. “I didn’t think I would ever see it," Stan says. "And then I saw it for real. I’m crying.” Stan served in World War II as a radio operator on bombers. His plane was shot down, and he crashed in occupied Holland. Stan hopes to head back there one last time. “I’d like to see the roads and the houses that I stayed in and everything else.”
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Brookdale Burlington centenarians share their secrets to a long life
Brookdale Burlington has three residents who got to celebrate National Centenarian's Day. Aubrey Bowers, 100, Pearl Gillham, 102, and Doreen Burgess, 100 all spoke with WFMY, sharing their secrets to living so long. "I eat what I want to eat, even if it's wrong, if its good I'm going to eat it," Doreen says. But Pearl's answer may surprise you, "Five ounces of Casa before dinner every night!" she said.
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Brookdale responds to Hurricane Helene
Weather forecasts are predicting the possibility of a hurricane impacting our area in the coming days. We want to assure you that we are taking every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of your loved one. Our team has been actively monitoring the situation and we have emergency plans in place.
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