What Is Your Why? Ted Meek, AED, Shares His
Ted Meek, associate executive director, used to play the piano for a Brookdale community. Playing for residents introduced him to his future career. Now, as an AED, he continues to play for residents during "Tunes with Ted."
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Brookdale Colonial Park Honors 20 Military Veterans in Special Pinning Ceremony
During a recent veteran's support meeting at Brookdale Colonial Park, the community honored 20 men and women who served in the armed forces.
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Hurricane Ian forced America's largest senior living facility to evacuate 700+ residents
Cindy Baier, president and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, joined 'The Exchange' to discuss having to evacuate over 700 residents due to the severity of Hurricane Ian, the plan for returning residents home and the organization's track record of positive monthly net hires.
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Eat a donut and help fight Alzheimer's Disease
Brookdale Portage is partnering with Sweetwater's Donut Mill in Kalamazoo to sell a special purple and yellow donut ahead of the Walk to End Alzheimer's. All proceeds from sales of the donuts will go to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Hurricane Ian Update
Updated information about Brookdale communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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Senior citizens make ‘thank you’ cards for first responders
Brookdale Germantown found ways to thank those that work to protect and serve their communities. Residents made thank you cards for first responders.
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A Giving Spirit: Making a Difference, One Cap at a Time
Janet Groman, a Brookdale Montrose resident, has created well over 500 knit caps to donate to local hospitals. She calls her knit hats “Chemo Caps” and they have become a passion for her.
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What Is Your Why? Jeremy Black, Maintenance Manager, Shares His
Jeremy Black, from Brookdale Clarksville, shares why his job means so much to him.
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What Is Your Why? Kevin Bowman, EVP of Community Operations Shares His
Kevin Bowman, EVP of Community Operations shares what inspired him to work in senior living.
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Like Mother, Like Daughter: Following Footsteps to Senior Living
Shawn remembers and honors her mother every day. She shares how she made a significant impression and how she still honors her mother's legacy in her role at Brookdale.
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What Is Your Why? Jennifer Friedley, Health & Wellness Coordinator, Shares Her
Jennifer Friedley, health & wellness coordinator at Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland, shares her "why."
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Brookdale Lodi: Sound Baths, Baby Goats and Henna Tattoos
Brookdale Lodi is helping to make residents’"to-do" lists a little bit shorter through a variety of unique activities.
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National Assisted Living Week: Joyful Moments!
Celebrate National Assisted Living Week!
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Mosquito Wildfire Update
Updated information regarding the wildfires impacting our community.
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A Life Well Traveled: The Many Adventures of Ulla Vancil
You can typically find Ulla Vancil on her community’s screened-in porch, often regaling her fellow residents with tales of her many adventures. She's well-traveled and loves to share her adventures.
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