Brookdale Tallgrass working to mitigate impacts from isolation
The experience of being isolated and alone is common, especially over the last few years. The U.S. Surgeon General warns isolation can be harmful to our health and can become more prevalent as people age. At Brookdale Tallgrass in northeast Wichita, a group of four senior residents spend hours together, growing friendships.
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What Is Your Why? Cosha Vah, Dining Services Supervisor, Shares His
Cosha explains how his connection to his grandmother kickstarted his passion for food and serving others.
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'It's an honor': Korean War veterans at Brookdale Riverwalk Senior Living get 'virtual' trip aboard Honor Flight
Nine Korean War veterans, residents of Brookdale Riverwalk Senior Living in Bakersfield — and many of their fellow Brookdale residents — were provided with a special "virtual" Honor Flight. These Honor Flights give veterans the chance to visit the various war memorials of Washington, D.C.
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What Is Your Why? Ranji Fernando, Receptionist, Shares Hers
Ranji loves to be one of the first faces people see when you walk through the door at Brookdale Potomac in Maryland. She explains how the time she spends with residents holds a special place in her heart.
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Meet Nadeen Moore, 2023 Spirit Award winner
Raised by her grandmother, Nadeen Moore cultivated a passion for helping older adults at a young age. Her professional career as a nurse has enabled her to understand how to provide a high level of care for this population and their families in ways that positively affect every day.
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CEOs You Should Know: Cindy Baier, President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living
Lucinda (“Cindy”) Baier is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors of Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The company's 36,000+ employees are taking care of America's seniors.
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What Is Your Why? Alice Holdbrook, Health & Wellness Coordinator, Shares Hers
Alice shares more about her journey to become a Health & Wellness Coordinator at Brookdale and why she loves her job and her community.
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Special celebration held for long-time Albuquerque resident
One southeast Albuquerque man is celebrating a major milestone. Perry Key, a resident at the Brookdale Valencia Assisted Living Facility, turned 105 on August 7.
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World War II veteran and Brookdale Parkplace resident celebrates 100th birthday
WWII veteran Koert Voorhees celebrated his 100th birthday with his wife, family and friends at Brookdale Parkplace. The biggest surprise, though, came from strangers across the country.
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Identical twin sisters' 84-year-long bond remains strong
Sheryl Martin and Sharon Newby, 84-year-old identical twin sisters at Brookdale Boise Parkcenter, have been determined to keep each other company — during the good and bad times.
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Group at suburban senior home shows there’s no expiration date on friendship
You often hear that things get better with age. A group of seniors at Brookdale Vernon Hills have certainly found that to be true when it comes to friendships.
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F-R-I-E-N-D-S: Bond built over games, jokes
Just as the tiles on a Scrabble board come together to form words, two residents at Brookdale Senior Living facility have come together to become best friends over a mutual love of that game.
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Meet Brenda Perkins, Veteran VIP
Brenda Perkins joined Brookdale Senior Living in 1987 at its Chambrel Williamsburg community in Virginia just six days before its official opening. Since then, she has filled many roles, from club director to resident services coordinator to director of assisted living.
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Brookdale residents are best buddies
Brookdale Manlius residents Harvey Hosford, Dan Murphy and Bob Haas have grown close to each other since meeting at the community, enriching one another’s lives with their shared sense of humor.
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Shawnee senior residents celebrate joyful homecoming after tornado repairs at Brookdale Senior Living community
Brookdale Shawnee residents have returned home after being relocated following a devastating tornado back in April. After three months of repairs, residents say they were very eager to return home.
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