Brookdale Senior Living Earns Three IABC Nashville Communication Awards
Brookdale Senior Living's Communications team picked up three IABC Nashville Chapter awards.
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Brookdale CEO Inspires Nashville’s Women Leaders
Leaders representing more than 25 of Nashville’s top organizations convened for an event featuring Brookdale’s President and CEO Cindy
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Senior-Housing Company Has High Hopes for AI, Other Tech
Wall Street Journal reporter, Angus Loten, recently reached out to Brookdale to interview the new CIO Chris Bayham. Chris discussed opportunities to use artificial intelligence, data analytics and voice assistant devices at Brookdale. He was quoted in the article saying that beyond guiding the company's IT systems, he will be focusing on innovations that will "enrich the lives of the residents and patients." NOTE: Access to this article requires a subscription to WSJ.
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'Officer Oliver' hands out flowers, hugs to Brookdale seniors in Overland Park
Last year, we heard about Officer Oliver who hands out flowers, hugs and kindness. KMBC came back out again this year to share another story about Officer Oliver's visit to Brookdale College Square residents.
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Brookdale Informs and Honors Suppliers at Third Annual Partner Summit
Brookdale Partner Summit draws more than 170 vendors from across the country to learn about culture of caring and enriching lives.
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Assisted Living Versus Senior Home Care
There comes a time in most seniors' lives when medical conditions, loneliness or an inability to care for oneself force families to make a decision about where a senior should be living. Often a decision needs to be made between staying at home with the assistance of a visiting aide or other caregiver or moving to an assisted living facility. Each decision is an intensely personal one, and families must consider many factors when trying to make the right decision.
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Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money
Brookdale Westlake Village in Cleveland helps complete study of MemoryWell, showing residents' life stories can be impactful for the people with dementia in long-term care and their families.
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Bay Area WWII vet celebrates 103rd birthday
Victor Zappettini, celebrated his 103rd birthday at Brookdale Redwood City in California. City officials presented the Marine Corp veteran with a recognition for his service and longevity. Zappettini was born in Fresno, Calif. in 1916.
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Florida Senior Living Association Names Brookdale District Director Employee of the Year
Brookdale employee receives award from Florida Senior Living Association.
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War veteran celebrates her 102nd birthday at Brookdale Riverwalk
Miriam Kann, of Brookdale Riverwalk, a beloved honor flight veteran and pilot instructor recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with a party at the community. Miriam, a World War II veteran, taught scores of military pilots how to fly their instruments alone in low- or zero-visibility conditions. The Bakersfield Californian shared a beautiful gallery of the veteran's milestone birthday. Click the link to see photos of Miriam and her party.
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A special centennial birthday
Bob Sausville, of Brookdale Fillmore Pond, celebrated his birthday on Sunday and has accomplished much in his time on this earth, including flying all over it many a time, but Vermont is the only place he calls home. Click to read the story the Bennington Banner shared about Bob.
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Brookdale Hospice of Portland Completes State/Medicare Survey Process
The experienced and compassionate team at Brookdale Hospice of Portland is now accepting new patients.
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Brookdale Hospice of Portland Completes State/Medicare Survey Process
The experienced and compassionate team at Brookdale Hospice of Portland is now accepting new patients.
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Distinguished Young Women visit senior living home
A group from the Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi visited Brookdale Meridian on Wednesday morning. The young ladies sang songs, played instruments and performed for residents at the community. "We can learn a lot from our elders," said Breanna Smoak, one of the young women. "Our elders have so much wisdom and they have a lot of personality and you could just learn so much from just listening and talking to them."
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Meet Kim Estes Elliott, Hall of Honor inductee
Brookdale's Kim Estes Elliott was recently inducted into McKnight's Senior Living's Women of Distinction Hall of Fame. Elliott is Brookdale's senior vice president of clinical services and has worked in senior living since beginning her career as a nurse.
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