More than 200 military veterans, organizers, advocates, volunteers and supporters came together Friday to cheer plans for a World War II Veterans Memorial slated to be built later this year.

Brookdale Senior Living has been focused on reducing turnover and boosting retention ever since its 2014, but the pandemic has completely disrupted the staffing and labor landscape across nearly all industries.

During the pandemic, few images were more wrenching than watching parents and grandparents wrestle with it. Cindy Baier, CEO of Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), brings us behind the scenes through her new book, Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19.

In 1910, the first public radio broadcast was made, Halley’s Comet was visible from Earth and Annie Wilson was born. READ MORE

Brookdale The Heights is welcoming their newest resident, Ike, the 11-year-old Labrador. Ike was in the care of Friends for Life Rescue before finding a home at The Heights. It's safe to say he's quickly become one of the most popular residents at the commnuity. 

With occupancy showing upward momentum and more resident rate increases likely, leaders with Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) see a long runway to make up ground in revenue in this year.

A lucky number of residents at Brookdale Dickinson Avenue received love on a silver platter from their beloved chef who went above and beyond to spread kindness.

Ed Stone, poking Thursday through a bin packed with hundreds of cards and letters he never expected to receive, reflected out loud on what he understands at 98 to be the dynamic that shapes a life... READ MORE

Cindy Baier, President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, shares her secret for tackling tough problems, and the benefits of having a team with diverse perspectives. Hear what Baier calls the “second paycheck” in senior housing, and why she believes this industry is unmatched with opportunities to make a difference. 

A Texas woman is making blankets for residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Georgetown. It's a familiar place, considering Smith was there twice-a-day visiting her dad in his final days... READ MORE

Tuesday, Jan. 11th marked a big milestone for Ruth Johnson. Mother of three, grandmother of ten, and great grandmother of twelve... READ MORE

Last year, Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) President of Senior Living Operations Cindy Kent resigned from the company. Kevin Bowman quickly stepped in to fill the gap as executive vice president of community operations. READ MORE AT SENIOR HOUSING NEWS.

Over the weekend, Brookdale Midwestern lost a Wichita Falls viral sensation who not only captivated the state, the nation, but also the world when turning 100 in 2019... READ MORE

One of Madison County oldest residents Claribel E. Herndon was recognized today, as she celebrated her 102nd birthday.... READ MORE

“During 2021, it felt like the ‘Covid-19 finish line’ kept being moved further away. I don’t think we’ll see a world without Covid-19 soon, but I think our industry is armed with the knowledge and experience to help enrich seniors’ lives better than ever.” Brookdale Senior Living CEO Cindy Baier’s words ring true for nearly every senior living operator in the U.S. as the industry continues to deal with the lingering effects of the pandemic — and that is reflected in the sentiment of industry executives looking ahead to 2022. READ MORE AT SENIOR HOUSING NEWS.