Santa Cruz County veterans honored by local non-profit
Hospice of Santa Cruz County held pinning ceremonies for local veterans at senior living communities - including Brookdale Scotts Valley. They stopped by to give veterans a certificate of service and a pin, as well as speaking to veterans about resources for PTSD and trauma.
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World War II veterans reflect on nation's sometimes painful past, hope for future
Brookdale Mirage Inn is home to two World War II veterans: Jack Talan and Wallace Grove. They both served on what is now Indonesia, though at different times. Both men faced many hardships, from discrimination to the horrors of war. But they have no regrets. “I wouldn't mind living that over again,” Jack says. “I wouldn't do anything different.”
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How seniors with dementia can struggle with daylight saving time
It may be as easy as turning the clock back one hour, but daylight saving time can have a big impact on seniors diagnoses with dementia. "We have [residents] on a structured routine," says Tameka Beane, health and wellness director at Brookdale South Park. But changing the time can accelerate sundowning symptoms like anxiety, mood changes, and increased confusion. "Eating, sleeping, it throws everything off."
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Brookdale Ithaca residents get a ride to the polls on election day
Residents of Brookdale Ithaca, an assisted living community, rode in a Brookdale van to the polls to vote on Election Day.
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Brookdale Midwestern earns a perfect score from local health inspection
The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. They recently inspected Brookdale Midwestern and gave it a perfect score.
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Brookdale Senior Living honors our veterans
Brookdale Senior Living honors the service and sacrifice of our American heroes. In honor of National Veterans Day, several of our residents who served are sharing their experiences.
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Annual fall festival returns to Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
The sights and sounds of autumn came to life at Brookdale Dickinson Avenue. The community is back to hosting its annual fall festival after hitting pause on it during COVID. Resident Jan Thornton loves events like this. “They know how the people react to them, how happy they are and that’s all I have seen here since I have been here. They’ve had just lots of things to do which is wonderful.”
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Brookdale Medford opens its doors to trick-or-treaters
Brookdale Medford is calling all trick-or-treaters to put a smile on a senior’s face. This Halloween, they are welcoming kids into their community. According to a Brookdale Medford associate, this helps foster important social engagement for the residents.
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Two residents share how their eight-decade friendship helps them fight loneliness
In Maywood, California, in 1943, Mary Kay Howell and Carol Joan Braasch met in Kindergarten. And all these years later, they spend nearly every day together at Brookdale Sunwest. They have a wealth of memories: from trips, to triumphs. So how do you keep up a friendship lasting 80 years? "It takes some effort," Mary Kay says. "You have to care, but it's not burdensome."
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Brookdale Broken Arrow residents help kids get a jump start on Halloween
Halloween came early to Brookdale Broken Arrow, as residents helped kids stock up on candy. The community holds this Halloween party every year, and associates say residents love it. "They look forward to it. Watching them fill the buckets with candy...it's just a huge hit for them every year."
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Eighty years after WWII, resident Elton Denner still soars in spirit
Elton Denner has achieved many distinctions during his long life: construction business owner, trade school teacher, church builder, housing designer, etc. However, there are two distinctions that stand above the rest: passing the century mark and piloting B-29 bombers during World War II. The spry centenarian lives at Brookdale Newberg with his wife of 82 years, Betty, who is approaching the century mark herself.
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Brookdale Cleveland resident celebrates her 100th Birthday
For many decades, Dora West worked at a local farm. Now, at 100 years old, she's taking things easier: playing bingo, going for walks, and watching Hallmark movies. Here's Dora's secret to making it to 100: have friends, enjoy life, and always smile.
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Brookdale's Rick Wigginton shares why isolation is so hard on seniors
Winter and the winter holidays can further increase a sense of social isolation, and long-term loneliness can have serious health consequences for the elderly. Chief Sales Officer Rick Wigginton speaks with WHHI News about the challenges of aging alone.
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Brookdale Vestal West hosts first-ever Southern Tier Senior Fair
Seniors in Johnson City, New York, got to discuss their next steps at a local senior fair. Organizations included the Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association, investments and banking, local health care, and the Binghamton Vet Center.
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Brookdale Midland resident shares advice at her 101st birthday party
Lavern Shultz celebrated her 101st birthday with friends and family. Brookdale Midland threw her a party, and Lavern was over the moon to spend some time with her granddaughters. Her advice? “Love each other and family; love your family as much as you can because you never know. Not very many grow old like this."
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