Discovering New Hobbies at Any Age
Both Jack Davidson and his wife JoAnn were very active before moving into a Brookdale Senior Living community in Texas. With an interest in a wide variety of hobbies, they are always up for the challenge of learning something new.
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Cute Dogs Visit Senior Living Community in Florence, NJ
A group of adorable service dogs are brightening the day for residents of a senior living community in Florence, New Jersey.
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Poulsbo WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Bob Evans, a World War II vet, sat down to a special game of bingo with friends and family Dec. 17. It’s a game he has spent much of his time on lately, playing up to three times a week at the senior living community of Brookdale Montclair in Poulsbo. He also has been on 12 bingo cruises, residency staff said.
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‘If we wear this uniform, we’re family’: Camp Pendleton Marines share Christmas Eve with veterans
Marines spread cheer to residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Oceanside, where more than a dozen veterans live, some having served in the Korean or Vietnam wars.
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13-year-old gets birthday wish to meet, hear stories from WWII vets
Zander Bellman didn't ask for a new video game console for his 13th birthday. Not even a new phone, shoes or hoodie. There was just the one request: Zander wanted to meet and talk with veterans of World War II. And on his big day, Saturday, he got his wish.
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North Carolina Woman Celebrates 108th Birthday
On Joan’s 108th birthday, friends and loved ones gathered at Brookdale New Bern to celebrate her with cookie, ice cream, balloons and a game of bridge.
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Making the holiday season dementia-friendly
Brookdale Senior Living's Clare Bridge Program Coordinator in Greenville, North Carolina, Andrea Barlow, gave a local media outlet tips on how to host a dementia-friendly holiday for your loved ones.
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New Bern woman celebrates 108th birthday playing Bridge with friends
Joan Smith celebrated her 108th birthday the way she's celebrated many before, playing Bridge with her friends.
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From newsroom debate to senior living success: Sally's family recipe
Sally's 'Sunshine Salad' caused a stir in the Fox 26 Houston Newsroom and a chef at Brookdale Senior Living's Memorial City community said it was also a hit with the residents!
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Harbor House Harmonies spreads cheer to assisted living residents
The Harbor House Harmonies helped residents at a local assisted living facility get into the Christmas spirit with a special caroling performance. With Christmas around the corner, they wanted to spread joy by singing carols to the residents at Brookdale Stonestreet Assisted Living.
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New Bern woman celebrates 108th birthday
Joan Smith got together with her loved ones at Brookdale Senior Living in New Bern for her 108th birthday. Loved ones threw an early birthday party with festive hats, balloons, cookies, and ice cream.
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How to Put Loneliness in the Rearview Mirror this Holiday Season
While the holiday season can be a joyous time for many gathering with friends and family, for others it can be a time of deep isolation and loneliness. At Brookdale Senior Living, we help to establish and grow friendships and connections, enhance purpose, create engagement opportunities and give our residents a sense of belonging.
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Irmo High School FCCLA Students Illuminate Holidays at Brookdale Senior Living
The holiday spirit radiated through the halls of Brookdale Senior Living as students from Irmo High School’s Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) demonstrated the true essence of giving back.
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Irmo High students deck the halls at Brookdale Senior Living
Irmo FCCLA students gathered at Brookdale Senior Living, ready to spread holiday cheer. Students were all smiles as they set out to make a difference in the lives of the residents at Brookdale Harbison. Over the course of the day students decorated a tree for Brookdale’s Festival of Trees later this month.
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‘This is my family’: How seniors combat holiday loneliness
Residents at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Mississippi enjoyed a holiday party on Friday with plenty of Christmas cheer!
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