Brookdale Hagerstown recently launched a men’s club, and for their first activity, residents created wooden toys to donate to local children for Christmas. Several of the men have experience in woodworking and used those skills to build the toys.

Moving to a senior living community can have unexpected benefits for the whole family. Brookdale Gerontologist Christy Phillips shares an expert perspective on social support for older adults.

Residents at Brookdale South Bay in Rhode Island were recently visited by special guests, courtesy of students at the University of Rhode Island: a group of goats.

Brookdale is pleased to share that four of its Continuing Care Retirement Communities have been recognized among America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026 by Newsweek and Statista.

Brookdale Senior Living is proud to announce that eight of its skilled nursing communities have been recognized as “Best Nursing Homes of 2026” by U.S. News & World Report.

More than 30 veterans living at Brookdale Canyon Lakes in Kennewick were honored during a Veterans Day ceremony

At Brookdale Kingsport, a resident recently celebrated his 103rd birthday.

At Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland, a heartwarming reunion has blossomed into a deep friendship that perfectly captures the spirit of friendship and connection.

In honor of her 107th birthday, Brookdale West Seattle hosted a special celebration for resident Rosa Facciuto.

Brookdale Senior Living is thrilled to announce that two local dining leaders have been honored in the inaugural DISHED Senior Living Dining Innovation Awards. These awards honor individuals who are visionaries within their organizations and the senior living sector at-large.

A flavorful summer dessert recipe to take your barbeques to the next level. For more information about dining at Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.

Brookdale Residents Do Everything Together Including Matching Clothes It only took one breakfast together for Brookdale Lake Orienta residents MaryAnn Crawford and Joan Kaeble to become inseparable. The two bonded over their shared love of baking and fashion, and now do everything together including matching their clothes! MaryAnn and Joan say their close friendship is a big reason why they love their community. Friendships and community connections are important for healthy aging. For more information about social activities at Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.

Brookdale Gaines Ranch resident Bernie Mayoff’s social calendar is packed! After 36 years in the tech industry, Bernie retired and went on to volunteer, teach, and pursue his passion for amateur photography. He now shares his interests with fellow residents by leading community clubs, and presentations as well as starting one of the largest social events of the year, Mayoff Day! Bernie and his wife started the tradition 50 years ago as a playful pun on their last name and to celebrate May coming off the yearly calendar! For more information on Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.

Sky’s the limit for Dick Albers! The professional and celebrated comedic trampolinist is among our Brookdale residents whose rich lives continue to shine brightly during their golden years. Dick’s “Comedic Trampoline Act” toured for 20 years, performing multiple halftime shows for the Globetrotters, at seven different casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show five times. He even traveled to Vietnam with Bob Hope to entertain American troops during the war. Though retired, Dick still leaves people smiling with his amazing stories about life in the entertainment business! For more information on Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.

Our communities are filled with many residents who have put their lives on the line to protect us. They have served in the military, fire departments, police forces, and federal law enforcement. Jerry West spent 20 years in the Federal Bureau of Investigations as an FBI agent, chasing down bank robbers, spies, and suspects in high-profile cases. Now retired, Jerry lives a quieter life at Brookdale Lake Orienta and spends his time traveling with his wife. For more information on Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.