At 101 years old, Evilo Kring is still making an impact in the Findlay community. Just months away from turning 102, Kring remains active, engaged and cherished by those around her. Kring remains active at Brookdale Findlay, where she has lived for the past three years. She enjoys crafting, painting and is a dedicated member of the local garden club. Remarkably, she drove until the age of 98.

Bob Lechtreck, a Brookdale Riverwalk resident, marked a significant milestone as he celebrated his 100th birthday. At 18, Lechtreck served his country during World War II. After his military service, he embarked on a nearly 30-year career as a firefighter, eventually rising to the position of Kern County's fifth fire chief.

At 99 years old, Magdalena "Maggie" Martin has a simple prescription for staying vibrant: keep moving. Martin, a California native, who now lives in Decatur, has witnessed wars, discrimination, 17 presidential administrations, eight children, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. And she's still going strong, attending water aerobics classes three times a week, crediting the exercise with maintaining her physical and mental health.

Carol Sheehan just moved into her new room at Brookdale Cape Cod when a handyman noticed a familiar name on a piece of art Sheehan wanted to hang up in her room. The artwork, a print of an original painting titled "Rosa Rugosa," was painted by Jean Tucker, a Cape Cod artist. It turns out, Tucker lives nearby. Right at Brookdale, in fact. "It was a surprise to meet her, and finally, her identifying the picture. I mean, it was amazing," said Sheehan.

In honor of Women’s History Month, News 5 spoke with a woman in Johnson City about what it was like coming from Norway to America for a better life. Inger Rikstad, 87, husband's left their home country of Norway on a work visa after the massive destruction of World War II to start a better life for his family in Long Island, New York.

On Thursday, March 20, the Brookdale Trinity Towers celebrated a big milestone 40 years in the Coastal Bend. For four decades, the senior living facility has been focusing on making sure it's residents feel comfortable and at home. Employees, friends and residents of the towers gathered to celebrate this honor.

Barbara Talley is known as "the mother of civil rights in Southfield." This Women's History Month, Talley, the first African American elected to the city council there, is still inspiring others.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize an extraordinary woman in at Brookdale Sherwood—101-year-old Cornelia Fawner Meachum. Living over a century, Meachum has witnessed history unfold, raised a family, and left behind a legacy of resilience and faith. And at 101 years old, she still carries a bright spirit, a sharp mind, a great humor, and an undeniable love for life.

People may treasure their lifelong friendships, but rarely do they end up spending their golden years in a retirement home with their BFF as a next-door neighbor. But it's a happy reality for Minnie Belle Posey, 96, and Mary Ellen "Nell" Whitton, 88, who for more than 60 years have lived their lives side by side first in the Poseyville community of Haralson County, and now in Brookdale Carrollton.

Actresses Betty White and Judy Garland, comic book writer Stan Lee, singer Doris Day and Brookdale Senior Living resident Alice Goodwin each have something in common — they were all born in 1922. On Sunday, Feb. 16, Goodwin celebrated her 103rd birthday. The centenarian received flowers and gifts from friends and family and celebrated with a birthday party at Brookdale, complete with a cake, balloons and flowers.

Decades after graduation, a group of Vanderbilt women have found friendship, shared memories, and Commodore spirit at a local assisted living community.

Brookdale Senior Living recently crowned this year’s Chautauqua County Senior Sweetheart, Elaine Crossley. The Senior Sweetheart is an event that Brookdale does every year on Valentine’s Day to honor a local senior who is involved in the community and likes to help others.

Brookdale Springs Mesa resident, Ted Drake received a makeover to his craft room as part of the Brookdale Senior Living interior design show, Make It Mine.

Phyllis Walsh celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 12, 2025. She commemorated this auspicious day by doing what she does every Wednesday morning — bowling in her Wednesday league at Fox Bowl in Wheaton.

Alice Goodwin just celebrated her 103rd birthday at Brookdale New Braunfels. Her secret to longevity is through playing games, taking lots of naps, and enjoying milk and cookies.