Resident celebrates her 106th birthday at Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue
Surrounded by pictures and memories, Emilie Novtony celebrated her 106th birthday. Her secret to a long life? "Treat people like you want to be treated."
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What is Your Why? Kim Elliott, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Shares Hers
When Kim Elliott was in nursing school, she decided that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of seniors. In her role as Chief Nursing Officer at Brookdale Senior Living, she believes she is able to do exactly that every day. Watch the video below as Kim shares her “why.”
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"Make it Mine" Interior Designer gives advice for saving space and staying organized
Interior designer Amber Clore Morales shares tips on how to stay organized when downsizing your space. She is featured in Brookdale's "Make it Mine" series. You can watch the full episodes on YouTube @BrookdaleLiving.
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"Just another day": Middleton Century Avenue resident turns 106 years old
Emilie Novtony has lived in Wisconsin her entire life. Monday, she celebrated her 106th birthday at Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue. Emilie says there is no other place she would have rather spent a century.
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Middleton Century Ave resident reflects on her 106 years of life
Emilie Novtony has lived through a lot: the Great Depression, World War II, the first Super Bowl, the first steps on the moon...and at 106 years old, she has plenty of advice: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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Brookdale Lafayette resident shares advice on being a father
Raymond Kleefisch worked hard to ensure a happy life for his family. A military photographer, then a graphic designer, then a salesman. He has four children, three grandchildren, and, recently, his first great-grandchild. Ray says always be there for your kids, and put family first above all else.
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Clogging group visits Brookdale Santa Catalina
Residents at Brookdale Santa Catalina got to see a special performance - the Coyote Country Cloggers! They're a group of women who dance and share techniques with the residents. The residents clapped and sang along with them.
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"She's a sweetheart": Resident celebrates 107th birthday
What's it like to turn 107 years old? "It feels like 106," Sarah Levin will tell you. The Brookdale Brookfield resident celebrated her birthday with live music, cookies and an exciting ride in a Town of Brookfield fire truck. "That was a great ride," she told a Journal Sentinel reporter, noting that this year's birthday fire engine ride was longer than the one she took last year.
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“As long as my hands will let me": Resident crochets hats for babies in the NICU
Judy Alder loves babies. So much so, that she spends hours at Brookdale Richland crocheting tiny beanies. Some of the hats go to the very sick babies in the local NICU. “I didn’t get to be a grandma, so I’m making hats for them,” Judy says. Her son died of a genetic condition called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. “I miss him, but he wants me to be happy,” she said.
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"Be responsible": Brookdale Urbana resident tells other fathers to be an example
Brookdale Urbana celebrated their fathers with a Father's Day social. Frankie Julian, a 95-year-old resident, is a proud "girl dad". He considers himself a "pusher for families" and says "being a father means everything to me. It's very important that these kids...have something good to follow."
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Brookdale's Chief Nursing Officer discusses Alzheimer's statistics for Alzheimer's Month
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Brookdale's SVP and Chief Nursing Officer discusses growing trends, early warning signs, and how Brookdale helps support seniors with dementia.
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Brookdale Brookfield resident rides in fire truck for 107th birthday
Sarah Levin is celebrating her 107th birthday! Her friends threw her a party, with a special appearance from the local fire department. "I think it's wonderful," Sarah says. "I'm overwhelmed with all these people that came here to visit me on my birthday,"
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"Smiles and thank-yous": Woman crochets thousands of blankets for newborns
Hundreds of newborns in Mid-Michigan are getting warm blankets - personally crocheted by Brookdale Meridian resident Sylvia Vince. To date, she has given over 2,000 blankets to a pregnancy women's center. “I just get a lot of smiles and thank-yous; that's huge for me,” Sylvia says.
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Brookdale's SVP and Chief Nursing Officer Kim Elliott speaks on Alzheimer's Awareness
On NBC 10 News Today, Kim Elliott joined NBC 10’s Abby Price and Hannah Clark to discuss Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
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Brookdale Sakonnet Bay resident dedicates time to keeping beaches clean
In her free time at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, Joyce Andrews keeps the beaches clean. She brings out her picker and her bags and spends hours picking up litter. Joyce has collected so much that she's known as the "Trash Queen" of Tiverton. And she has no plans to give up that crown. “Some people will say, ‘Oh, you’re getting so old.’ But I don’t feel old," Joyce says. "I keep active, mentally and physically. I just have to do stuff all the time to keep occupied. I can’t stop. I have to keep going – outside.”
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