Our communities are filled with many residents who have put their lives on the line to protect us. They have served in the military, fire departments, police forces, and federal law enforcement. Jerry West spent 20 years in the Federal Bureau of Investigations as an FBI agent, chasing down bank robbers, spies, and suspects in high-profile cases. Now retired, Jerry lives a quieter life at Brookdale Lake Orienta and spends his time traveling with his wife. For more information on Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.
Read moreTwo residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Richland have found an unexpected connection, defying the odds and creating a bond over their shared pasts. Recently, Judy met Steven Eisenberg, a 74-year-old Air Force veteran and fellow Brookdale resident. Although they had seen each other around for over a year, it was their shared experiences that brought them closer. "But we just had so much in common. We both have a lot of pain, and we enjoy going out and eating," Judy said. "When I met Steve, we started really talking. I fell in love with him."
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