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Still going strong: New Bern woman set to turn age 108 in December

Joan, 107, has been living in Eastern North Carolina for decades. Her secret to a long life includes good genes, good friends, and eating an orange every day.

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Shelby Air Force veteran celebrates 101st birthday

The Air Force veteran celebrated his 101st birthday at Brookdale Senior Living with friends and family, and he shared some memories from his long life.

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Celebrating George Andrew Cunningham Beattie III on his 101st birthday!

A Brookdale resident and Veteran in North Carolina recently celebrated his 101st birthday!

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Brookdale Kenmore opens up Little Free Library to community

Several residents at Brookdale Kenmore came up with the idea to build a Little Free Library where the public can take or leave books.

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Salisbury senior living community asked for trick-or-treaters, the community showed up

The residents at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Salisbury made more than 3,000 treat bags to hand out to the community's children, with more candy on hand for their visitors.

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First Step School Sends Holiday Cards To Veterans At Brookdale Senior Living

First Step School children made Halloween cards for the veterans at Brookdale Senior Living.

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Brookdale resident, veteran to celebrate 102nd birthday on November 11

Arnold Compas celebrates his 102nd birthday on Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. An appropriate day for a World War II and Korean War vet. He served from 1942 to 1946 and then again from 1950 to 1952.

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Brookdale residents spend day visiting baby giraffe at Brights Zoo

Residents living at several Brookdale communities in Johnson City, Tennessee spent the day at the Brights Zoo seeing a rare spotless baby giraffe.

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Brookdale Folsom veterans take a virtual DC trip

Veterans living at Brookdale Folsom recently had the opportunity to go on a virtual visit to Washington D.C. thanks to Mission to Honor Veterans.

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Admirers Celebrate Life of 104-Year-Old Dorothy Hoffner After Her Record-Breaking Skydive

Dorothy Hoffner made history earlier this month by jumping out of an airplane at the age of 104. She took her first tandem skydiving jump at 100 years old.

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Animals help spark joy for Wichita memory care residents

A Brookdale Senior living memory care community in Wichita, Kansas is ensuring residents can live life like they used to. It’s all being done through the power of pets.

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Woman who skydived at 104 years old shares simple tips for long life

Dorothy Hoffner discovered her love of skydiving at age 100.

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Celebration of a century at Brookdale community in Tullahoma

Family, friends and associates at Brookdale in Tullahoma gathered to celebrate Jane Modrell on her 100th birthday.

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Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver

A 104-year-old Chicago woman and Brookdale resident is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.

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At 104, She Wondered: Could She Skydive Again?

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, jumped off the plane, soaked in views of curly river streams and square patches of land, and made history as she touched down in Ottawa, describing the downward ride as “wonderful” to a small crowd who had gathered to congratulate her.

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