Local hero and veteran Richard Andrew shares story for Armed Forces Day
National Armed Forces Day is Saturday, which is a day to honor military heroes. So, FOX 32 talked to the one and only 96-year-old Richard Andrew, who has many amazing war stories from his time in World War II.
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Brookdale Senior Living unveils new flag
Old Glory is flying once again outside Brookdale Senior Living in Alexandria. The center dedicated a new flag on Monday, June 14. Last year, both hurricanes destroyed both the flag and the flag pole. In honor of Flag Day, Brookdale dedicated a new pole, an American flag and a Louisiana flag. The staff says they’re proud to display it once again. “Any opportunity that we can have to celebrate our veterans and their spouses, we take advantage of that. And, so it’s a great day to be barbequing and have our residents out before it gets too hot and just about them. It’s a celebration for our residents and for veterans,” Kimberly Pepitone, Sales for Brookdale Senior Living.
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The Pandemic Got Seniors to Buy Groceries Online. That Might Not Last.
When the pandemic hit the Brookdale Chambrel senior living community in Williamsburg, Virginia, Nancy Crowell knew hopping in the car and heading to the local Harris Teeter supermarket was now out of the question. The virus was spreading fast, and Brookdale’s residents were being encouraged to stay put. Staff set up computers in the main common room and began teaching residents how to open online accounts to order groceries.
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Brookdale CEO Panelist at “Power Breakfast” Diversity Discussion
Cindy Baier joined two other major Nashville-area company leaders for a candid panel discussion about the business need for diversity and inclusion (D&I).
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Brookdale Senior Living Named 'Best in Business' Winner by the Nashville Business Journal
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookdale Senior Living, a leading operator of senior living communities throughout the United States, is...
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Biloxi nurse reflects on 52 years of working in the field
After the tough year we’ve had, many people have been called to pitch in more, especially our nurses. Emily Pharr has been a nurse since 1969 and loves helping people. She’s worked in small clinics for rural communities and home health for several years, treating patients in hospice and others with mental disabilities.
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Brookdale Hits Occupancy Inflection Point, Sees ‘Everything You Can Imagine’ from Competitors
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) made forward progress on its occupancy rate in the first quarter of 2021, and CEO Cindy Baier is hopeful that the pandemic is waning. But, she also described a highly competitive environment and anticipates pricing pressure in the months ahead.
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“Everyone should have a voice”: Brookdale CEO addresses DEI in panel discussion
Inclusive leaders believe company employees must have a voice, according to Brookdale President and CEO Cindy Baier. As a panelist at an event for the...
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After Sad Mother’s Day 2020, Vaccines Offer Sweet Reunions
While COVID-19 may have put a damper on Mother's Day last year, vaccines are offering a new chance at reunions for families this year. Sondra Green, a resident at Brookdale Battery Park City, will get the chance to see and hug her son Leland Stein for the first time in a year.
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Brookdale Resident Honored with 'Last Patrol' Event
Frank Glenn is on his “last patrol.” The 94-year-old Navy veteran is in hospice care. Members of Veteran’s Last Patrol, an organization comprised of military veterans, came to Brookdale Greenwood Nursing Home on Wednesday to honor the former aviation technician, who served in World War II from 1943-47.
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From Dances to Comic Skits, Here’s How Senior Living Homes Staff Helped Residents
Although COVID hit every part of life, one place where people really felt the punch was in senior living communities. As early epicenters for infections, independent and assisted living facilities had to shut down the normally communal living activities quickly in March 2020, while also trying to soften the impact for residents.
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Couple Gets Wedding March 78 Years After Wedding
After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Bill and Rosie George did not expect to do much for their 78th wedding anniversary, but the people at Brookdale Senior Living had other plans.
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Former Sherman Football Coach Tours New Facility
Stan Wessinger was the offensive coordinator at Sherman High School from 1971-1977. Recently, Coach Wessinger has fallen into some health problems but after his recovery Sherman Football wanted to show him around their new facilities. Coach Wessinger is now 88 years old and lives at Brookdale Willows, a senior living facility in Sherman.
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Brookdale Completes Third Round of Vaccine Clinics Across the Country
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) has completed at least three COVID-19 vaccination clinics for residents and community associates.
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Brookdale Clinton Executive Director, Celebrated as Local Unsung Hero
Kim Martin, Executive Director of Brookdale Clinton, was named the winner in a Local Unsung Hero competition. Kim was nominated by the Community's Business Office Manager, who called out her professionalism, dedication, and associate mentorship. As the winner of the competition, Kim selected a local foundation to receive her $1,000 contribution.
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