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WWII Veteran, Brookdale Resident Shares His Story of Survival on the Front Lines

This Veterans Day Brookdale Senior Living is honoring and recognizing those who have served our country.

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First Step School Sends Holiday Cards To Veterans At Brookdale Senior Living

First Step School children made Halloween cards for the veterans at Brookdale Senior Living.

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Brookdale resident, veteran to celebrate 102nd birthday on November 11

Arnold Compas celebrates his 102nd birthday on Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. An appropriate day for a World War II and Korean War vet. He served from 1942 to 1946 and then again from 1950 to 1952.

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Brookdale residents spend day visiting baby giraffe at Brights Zoo

Residents living at several Brookdale communities in Johnson City, Tennessee spent the day at the Brights Zoo seeing a rare spotless baby giraffe.

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Brookdale Folsom veterans take a virtual DC trip

Veterans living at Brookdale Folsom recently had the opportunity to go on a virtual visit to Washington D.C. thanks to Mission to Honor Veterans.

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Admirers Celebrate Life of 104-Year-Old Dorothy Hoffner After Her Record-Breaking Skydive

Dorothy Hoffner made history earlier this month by jumping out of an airplane at the age of 104. She took her first tandem skydiving jump at 100 years old.

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Animals help spark joy for Wichita memory care residents

A Brookdale Senior living memory care community in Wichita, Kansas is ensuring residents can live life like they used to. It’s all being done through the power of pets.

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Woman who skydived at 104 years old shares simple tips for long life

Dorothy Hoffner discovered her love of skydiving at age 100.

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Celebration of a century at Brookdale community in Tullahoma

Family, friends and associates at Brookdale in Tullahoma gathered to celebrate Jane Modrell on her 100th birthday.

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Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver

A 104-year-old Chicago woman and Brookdale resident is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.

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At 104, She Wondered: Could She Skydive Again?

Dorothy Hoffner, 104, jumped off the plane, soaked in views of curly river streams and square patches of land, and made history as she touched down in Ottawa, describing the downward ride as “wonderful” to a small crowd who had gathered to congratulate her.

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Brookdale Wekiwa Springs Resident Celebrated During National Centenarian Day

Sanford Graves, who goes by Sandy, recently celebrated his 100th birthday at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs. He was also honored by the community, and his family, during National Centenarian Day.

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Brookdale Johnson City Resident Celebrates National Centenarian Day

For National Centenarian's Day, Brookdale Johnson City resident Eli "Tab" Torbett shared his advice for longevity. The 102-year-old World War Two Veteran says it's important to "slow down and enjoy what you have."

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Lifetime Loveland resident Ardith Kuxhausen celebrates 100th birthday at Brookdale North Loveland

Brookdale North Loveland resident Ardith Kuxhausen celebrated a lifetime milestone of reaching 100 years old Monday afternoon with cake, singing and plenty of congratulations.

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Brookdale Palestine honors 104-year-old resident ahead of Centenarian’s Day

Brookdale Palestine is honoring 104-year-old resident Jessie Kraus for National Centenarian's Day. Since retiring at age 82, Ms. Kraus continues to live what she calls a happy and simple life reflecting and giving advice.

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