Armed with the soul of a caregiver and a background in all facets of management — operations, team building, staff development, efficiency, continuous improvement and a focus on customer satisfaction — Rhonda St. Onge went to work as a licensed nursing home administrator and became a certified executive for assisted living and an executive director of senior living communities.

Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg resident Doris Killion is donating a part of her family history to a historical archive with the help of Jay Gaidmore, Director of William & Mary’s Swem Library.

The experience of being isolated and alone is common, especially over the last few years. The U.S. Surgeon General warns isolation can be harmful to our health and can become more prevalent as people age. At Brookdale Tallgrass in northeast Wichita, a group of four senior residents spend hours together, growing friendships.

Cosha explains how his connection to his grandmother kickstarted his passion for food and serving others.

Nine Korean War veterans, residents of Brookdale Riverwalk Senior Living in Bakersfield — and many of their fellow Brookdale residents — were provided with a special "virtual" Honor Flight. These Honor Flights give veterans the chance to visit the various war memorials of Washington, D.C.

Ranji loves to be one of the first faces people see when you walk through the door at Brookdale Potomac in Maryland. She explains how the time she spends with residents holds a special place in her heart.

Raised by her grandmother, Nadeen Moore cultivated a passion for helping older adults at a young age. Her professional career as a nurse has enabled her to understand how to provide a high level of care for this population and their families in ways that positively affect every day.

Lucinda (“Cindy”) Baier is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The company's 36,000+ employees are taking care of America's seniors.

Alice shares more about her journey to become a Health & Wellness Coordinator at Brookdale and why she loves her job and her community.

One southeast Albuquerque man is celebrating a major milestone. Perry Key, a resident at the Brookdale Valencia Assisted Living Facility, turned 105 on August 7.

WWII veteran Koert Voorhees celebrated his 100th birthday with his wife, family and friends at Brookdale Parkplace. The biggest surprise, though, came from strangers across the country.

Sheryl Martin and Sharon Newby, 84-year-old identical twin sisters at Brookdale Boise Parkcenter, have been determined to keep each other company — during the good and bad times.

You often hear that things get better with age. A group of seniors at Brookdale Vernon Hills have certainly found that to be true when it comes to friendships.

Just as the tiles on a Scrabble board come together to form words, two residents at Brookdale Senior Living facility have come together to become best friends over a mutual love of that game.

Brenda Perkins joined Brookdale Senior Living in 1987 at its Chambrel Williamsburg community in Virginia just six days before its official opening. Since then, she has filled many roles, from club director to resident services coordinator to director of assisted living.