WWII Veteran, Brookdale Resident Shares His Story of Survival on the Front Lines
This Veterans Day Brookdale Senior Living is honoring and recognizing those who have served our country.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Woman who skydived at 104 years old shares simple tips for long life
Dorothy Hoffner discovered her love of skydiving at age 100.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Brookdale Wekiwa Springs Resident Celebrated During National Centenarian Day
Sanford Graves, who goes by Sandy, recently celebrated his 100th birthday at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs. He was also honored by the community, and his family, during National Centenarian Day.
Read more
Brookdale Johnson City Resident Celebrates National Centenarian Day
For National Centenarian's Day, Brookdale Johnson City resident Eli "Tab" Torbett shared his advice for longevity. The 102-year-old World War Two Veteran says it's important to "slow down and enjoy what you have."
Read more
Lifetime Loveland resident Ardith Kuxhausen celebrates 100th birthday at Brookdale North Loveland
Brookdale North Loveland resident Ardith Kuxhausen celebrated a lifetime milestone of reaching 100 years old Monday afternoon with cake, singing and plenty of congratulations.
Read more
Brookdale Palestine honors 104-year-old resident ahead of Centenarian’s Day
Brookdale Palestine is honoring 104-year-old resident Jessie Kraus for National Centenarian's Day. Since retiring at age 82, Ms. Kraus continues to live what she calls a happy and simple life reflecting and giving advice.
Read more