Monday, residents at Remington Park got to see the solar eclipse. For some, like Gloria Dennis, it was their first time. "It was fantastic," Gloria said. "I loved it, beauty of it, beauty of everybody to go and see it." And she didn't watch it alone; her granddaughter, Anna, joined her.

Residents at Brookdale Waterview Court gathered outside to watch the solar eclipse. This is the last eclipse the U.S. will see for 20 years. And residents say - they aren't taking it for granted: “The one we had today is, of course, the last one I’ll see...and not too many in between.”

France is honoring a Brookdale Northbrook resident - PFC. Emil Hirsch - with its highest honor. In 1943, Emil was drafted into the Army. He fought deep into France, defending it from Nazis. “I realize it's not what I singularly did,” Hirsch says. “But it wasn't in vain.”

At 105 years old, Round Rock resident Elizabeth Morris still remembers Austin in the 1920s: baking pies, farming, keeping chickens. And for Austinites today who care to listen, her advice to live life well is simple: “I’m just telling everybody, just take it easy and slow. Enjoy life. That’s what I’m trying to do."

Residents at Brookdale Summer Ridge are excited for the upcoming solar eclipse. "Well, I know I’m not gonna see another one in my lifetime, so this is it!" one resident said. The community is throwing a "solar-bration" on Monday, with special eclipse-themed food and drinks.

A Brookdale Senior Living leader has been recognized by McKnight’s as a “Women of Distinction” honoree in the senior living industry. Karen Peck, Vice President of Clinical Services-East, has been inducted into the Hall of Honor.

"Leaders You Should Know" highlights community leaders who are making a notable impact in the Nashville region. Monday, they published their interview with Brookdale CEO Cindy Baier.

For over a decade, Linda Monroe has worked as a fitness instructor at Brookdale Canyon Lakes. And now she's being recognized for it - as the winner of the Cornerstone Award for Trust, picked from over 30,000 associates.

Lauratta Tice, a resident at Brookdale Gables Farmington, was featured on WFSB's "Mommy Monday." Decades ago, Lauratta held a big position at Emhart Corporation at a time when it was unusual for women to work outside of the home. Through this position she started lecturing to area college business classes in upwards of 100 students per class, and all without a college degree.

A total solar eclipse is one week away. WKYC spoke to folks in Avon Lake, Ohio about how they're getting ready - including Don Packe, a resident at Brookdale Westlake Village. He's a former NASA engineer. He's been on a mission to educate his fellow residents about the eclipse.

Mildred Kitchens, a resident at Brookdale Denton South, has seen a lot of history during her many decades in social work. She helped start the first clinic for women to receive birth control at no charge, which helped start the national conversation about birth control, even paved the way for family planning.

Senior Housing News interview with Brookdale CEO Cindy Baier about HealthPlus. This year, Brookdale is planning to expand the program to 130 communities. Since implementing HealthPlus, the program has achieved 78% fewer urgent care visits and 36% fewer hospitalizations for residents.

Brookdale Stillwater resident Mary Kate Driggs recently turned 102 years old. She's always happy, always smiling, and always making sure everybody else is happy. And her secret to a long life? “I never smoked. I never drank and I tried to walk a mile every day,” said Driggs.

When she was 19, Brookdale Phillippi Creek resident Dollie Mancilla, joined the U.S. Air Force. She faced some pushback from people who said she would "be looked down upon." But Dollie says she never was. Now, she wants women who want to join the service to "be proud."

A Brookdale North Euclid resident celebrates his 104th birthday. Walter Destray is a former WWII veteran who flew 28 missions in a B-24 bomber. Now, decades later, Walter is sharing his secret to a long life: potatoes!