In Maywood, California, in 1943, Mary Kay Howell and Carol Joan Braasch met in Kindergarten. And all these years later, they spend nearly every day together at Brookdale Sunwest. They have a wealth of memories: from trips, to triumphs. So how do you keep up a friendship lasting 80 years? "It takes some effort," Mary Kay says. "You have to care, but it's not burdensome."

Halloween came early to Brookdale Broken Arrow, as residents helped kids stock up on candy. The community holds this Halloween party every year, and associates say residents love it. "They look forward to it. Watching them fill the buckets with candy...it's just a huge hit for them every year."

Elton Denner has achieved many distinctions during his long life: construction business owner, trade school teacher, church builder, housing designer, etc. However, there are two distinctions that stand above the rest: passing the century mark and piloting B-29 bombers during World War II. The spry centenarian lives at Brookdale Newberg with his wife of 82 years, Betty, who is approaching the century mark herself.

For many decades, Dora West worked at a local farm. Now, at 100 years old, she's taking things easier: playing bingo, going for walks, and watching Hallmark movies. Here's Dora's secret to making it to 100: have friends, enjoy life, and always smile.

Winter and the winter holidays can further increase a sense of social isolation, and long-term loneliness can have serious health consequences for the elderly. Chief Sales Officer Rick Wigginton speaks with WHHI News about the challenges of aging alone.

Seniors in Johnson City, New York, got to discuss their next steps at a local senior fair. Organizations included the Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association, investments and banking, local health care, and the Binghamton Vet Center.

Lavern Shultz celebrated her 101st birthday with friends and family. Brookdale Midland threw her a party, and Lavern was over the moon to spend some time with her granddaughters. Her advice? “Love each other and family; love your family as much as you can because you never know. Not very many grow old like this."

Seniors at Brookdale West Ashley are getting their scare on with a Murder Mystery party. Residents dressed in their spookiest attire as they worked to find a killer. The community say the event is all about spending time together.

Seniors at Brookdale Midland are gearing up for the year's spookiest holiday. They're hosting a Trunk-or-Treat, inviting kids of all ages to come to grab candy and play games.

Brookdale Senior Living recently bought 41 of the facilities it was previously leasing for a combined $610 million. It’s part of a larger plan. CEO Cindy Baier says, put simply, it’s better to buy than rent. Money can be transferred to the company’s shareholders rather than their landlords, and they are granted more flexibility in how they manage the locations. Plus, a joint venture with Welltower real estate investment trust meant the company could buy five of the properties below the fair market value. After this purchase, Brookdale will own 66% of its consolidated units.

Brookdale Riverwalk is one of many community partners that helps with Bakersfield's "Socktober". People donate socks, thermals, gloves, or beanies - all which go to homeless veterans around the area.

Ann Johnston is beginning her second century. She turned 100 years old at Brookdale Kerrville in October, complete with a party, cake, and giant balloons.

New York state politicians recognized the exemplary military service of Kenneth Thayer, a 99-year-old World War II veteran who lives at Brookdale Clinton. They presented Kenneth with a New York State Senate Liberty Medal, one of the highest civilian honors a New Yorker can receive, and a proclamation from the legislature.

The Northern Nevada Senior Empowerment Seminar helps educate seniors about the healthcare process and about what local resources they can use. Healthcare organizations around Reno, including Brookdale, are involved in holding information seminars for seniors.

Stan Stanley is 105 years old, and he's lived a well-traveled 105 years. From Germany, Holland, and all over the U.S. as a postal worker, Stan says he doesn't feel his age. "I keep busy every morning. I always want to wake up and have something to do."