Senior communities in Novi honor residents who are veterans
Residents at Brookdale Senior Living and Novi Lakes Health Campus who served in the armed forces were honored with special ceremonies ahead of Veterans Day.
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If a Loved One is Suffering from Memory Loss, a Memory Care Community Can Help
Kim Elliott, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Brookdale Senior Living discusses the signs and symptoms of dementia. She also shares what to look for when seeking support and a memory care community, as well as tips for how to help your family get the best care available. In addition, she discusses how to access educational resources, guidance, and support for caregivers and families.
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A Daughter’s Story: Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s and dementia can be challenging for everyone involved, and we want to help make this journey feel less daunting. At Brookdale Senior Living, you don’t have to go through this alone.
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Michiana veterans share accounts of their service on Veterans Day
James Jennings is a U.S. Marine who served during the Vietnam War. Arnold Compas, a World War II and Korean War veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday at Brookdale South Bend senior living community.
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Vietnam and Korean War veterans honored at Brookdale Roseburg
Three Korean War and two Vietnam War veterans were recognized for their service at the Legacy Medallion Presentation at Brookdale Roseburg on Saturday.
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Brookdale Urbana honors Veterans with annual event
Associates at Brookdale Urbana said their Veterans Day program is one of the best events they put on all year and that it always draws a big crowd.
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'We cannot thank you enough'
About 20 veterans at Brookdale, a local senior living community, were honored with roses, certificates and accolades. A flag ceremony, the Kellogg High School JROTC, and cake were part of the hourlong event attended by about 25 Brookdale residents.
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Korean War veteran: 'If we didn't serve, we don't know what this country would be today'
Fourteen military veterans gathered in a room at Brookdale Grayson View in Selinsgrove Friday afternoon to reminisce and receive thanks from staff and visitors.
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Veterans bond at Brookdale Saginaw over Navy service and food
Currently, Traverse is the head chef at Brookdale Saginaw. That’s where he met John “Butch” Doyle and they began swapping Navy stories but now mostly talk about food, Traverse said.
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Local veterans reflect on their service
James Jennings, who served in the marines and was awarded the purple heart after sustaining injuries to his arms and legs from an explosion while in Vietnam. He says his experience in the Marines was a unique one.
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101-year-old Phoenix WWII veteran honored for his singing and service
The 101-year-old U.S. veteran has made a lot of friends at the Brookdale Senior Living community in north Phoenix. Singing is one of Richard Klappa’s favorite things to do, putting people at ease and making them smile, but it’s not what he’s most proud of. The Wisconsin native is a U.S. Navy and Air Force veteran who spent more than 30 years serving his country..
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100-year-old WWII veteran reflects on being drafted in 1943 at Fort Jackson
Rupert Sutphin, 100, was drafted into the service in 1943 at Fort Jackson. He says during his examination he had hopes of being assigned to the U.S. Air Force.
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Senior citizens visit rare spotless giraffe at Brights Zoo
Residents from different Brookdale Senior Living communities in the Tri-Cities visited Brights Zoo in Limestone to see the rare spotless giraffe, Kipekee.
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'I was glad I was there': Men, women who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam honored
Residents — the eldest 101 — at Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake, a local senior living community, include veterans from World War II, between 1939 and 1945; the Korean War, between 1950 and 1953; and the Vietnam War, between 1955 and 1975.
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Veterans honored for their service at Novi senior living community
One of the things that makes Veterans Day special is the stories we get to hear and share from the men and women who dedicated their lives to serving our country.
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