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Benefield: The key to a long, happy life? Finding joy in ‘most things,’ say 5 Sonoma County centenarians

Five residents at Brookdale Paulin Creek share their secrets to long and happy lives while celebrating their birthdays.

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Oklahoma senior center makes immense improvements one month after taking direct hit from EF-3 tornado

Brookdale Shawnee sustained damage from an EF-3 tornado that ripped through Shawnee in April. The Brookdale Living Community took a direct hit, but thanks to the quick actions of the staff, all residents and staff remained safe and uninjured.

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104-year-old Texas woman recounts her long life

Brookdale Round Rock resident Elizabeth Morris celebrates her 104th birthday. Morris gave up her own home when she was 99 but not the bragging rights. When she turned 100 and 103, she received proclamations from Gov. Greg Abbott. The White House also congratulated Morris.

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WWII veteran celebrates her 100th birthday in Maryland

A very special happy birthday to Brookdale resident Vera Boyle, a WWII veteran who turned 100 years old on May 20th! She celebrated the day with friends and family.

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Bonnie Bragg; mother of 5, grandmother of 22 and great-grandmother of 23

Brookdale Senior Living, resident Bonnie Bragg is a mother of five and now has 22 grandkids and 23 great-grandkids. Bragg has raised all of her children in Amarillo and she says her favorite part of being a mother is seeing them grow into great people. She spoke with KAMR on Mother's Day.

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Westlake Mom of 5 shares special advice for Mothers’ Day

Raising a big family is all Joyce Zehnder ever wanted. She and her husband adopted five children and fostered even more. Joyce told her story to Fox 8 in Cleveland for Mother's Day.

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'I had a bad start, but a great ending:' Conway woman reminisces on 87 years of life

87-year-old Brookdale Conway resident, Ora Leigh Elvis, spoke with ABC 15 News about her childhood as she was recognized for Mother's day

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'Heartbreaking': Shawnee, OK senior center hit hard by tornado, residents' homes damaged

Executive Director of Brookdale Shawnee Shelee Stuart spoke with FOX Weather about the damage to residents' homes in the aftermath of a tornado hitting the Shawnee area.

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Senior living residents rush to take cover before tornado hits

Brookdale Shawnee's Executive Director, Shelee Stewart spoke with KFOR about the damage from the April 19th tornado and the community's recovery.

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Teenagers help seniors learn how to use technology — and form friendships along the way

Students at Canterbury School in Fort Myers, Florida are helping residents at Brookdale College Parkway learn more about technology.

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99-year-old Brookdale Biloxi resident reflects on WASP Training during WWII

In celebration of Women’s History Month, one 99-year-old Brookdale Biloxi resident is discussing her Women Airforce Service Pilots training during World War II.

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Celebrating Women's History Month at Brookdale Meridian

Joan Durling has called Brookdale Meridian home for the past seven years. Known by residents in the community as “Ms. Joan,” she has dedicated most of her life to helping others.

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At 102 years old, Brookdale Denton South resident leans on faith, continues helping others

For Women's History Month, CBS News Texas is recognizing some of the incredible North Texas women who have made big impacts in our communities. Mildred Kitchens spent decades as a social worker, serving families through some of the most turbulent times of the past century. Even at the age of 102, she's continuing to help people.

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Celebrating Women's History Month: 98-year-old Mae Michell dances through life

Brookdale is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing historical residents, including Mae Michell. Michell spent years on the road with the Alley Kats dance troupe performing for crowds in the United States and in Europe.

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Still firing on all cylinders, 98-year-old Brookdale Riverwalk resident was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II

In 1943, at the age of 18, Brookdale Riverwalk resident Louise Lewis became a "Rosie the Riveter" at a B-17 plant in Bakersfield, California.

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