Brookdale Senior Living has the most communities recognized as Best Senior Living by U.S. News & World Report among senior living providers for the fourth year in a row.

At 101 years old, Evilo Kring is still making an impact in the Findlay community. Just months away from turning 102, Kring remains active, engaged and cherished by those around her. Kring remains active at Brookdale Findlay, where she has lived for the past three years. She enjoys crafting, painting and is a dedicated member of the local garden club. Remarkably, she drove until the age of 98.

Bob Lechtreck, a Brookdale Riverwalk resident, marked a significant milestone as he celebrated his 100th birthday. At 18, Lechtreck served his country during World War II. After his military service, he embarked on a nearly 30-year career as a firefighter, eventually rising to the position of Kern County's fifth fire chief.

Barbara Talley is known as "the mother of civil rights in Southfield." This Women's History Month, Talley, the first African American elected to the city council there, is still inspiring others.

At 99 years old, Magdalena "Maggie" Martin has a simple prescription for staying vibrant: keep moving. Martin, a California native, who now lives in Decatur, has witnessed wars, discrimination, 17 presidential administrations, eight children, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. And she's still going strong, attending water aerobics classes three times a week, crediting the exercise with maintaining her physical and mental health.

Carol Sheehan just moved into her new room at Brookdale Cape Cod when a handyman noticed a familiar name on a piece of art Sheehan wanted to hang up in her room. The artwork, a print of an original painting titled "Rosa Rugosa," was painted by Jean Tucker, a Cape Cod artist. It turns out, Tucker lives nearby. Right at Brookdale, in fact. "It was a surprise to meet her, and finally, her identifying the picture. I mean, it was amazing," said Sheehan.

In honor of Women’s History Month, News 5 spoke with a woman in Johnson City about what it was like coming from Norway to America for a better life. Inger Rikstad, 87, husband's left their home country of Norway on a work visa after the massive destruction of World War II to start a better life for his family in Long Island, New York.

On Thursday, March 20, the Brookdale Trinity Towers celebrated a big milestone 40 years in the Coastal Bend. For four decades, the senior living facility has been focusing on making sure it's residents feel comfortable and at home. Employees, friends and residents of the towers gathered to celebrate this honor.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize an extraordinary woman in at Brookdale Sherwood—101-year-old Cornelia Fawner Meachum. Living over a century, Meachum has witnessed history unfold, raised a family, and left behind a legacy of resilience and faith. And at 101 years old, she still carries a bright spirit, a sharp mind, a great humor, and an undeniable love for life.

Brookdale Residents Do Everything Together Including Matching Clothes It only took one breakfast together for Brookdale Lake Orienta residents MaryAnn Crawford and Joan Kaeble to become inseparable. The two bonded over their shared love of baking and fashion, and now do everything together including matching their clothes! MaryAnn and Joan say their close friendship is a big reason why they love their community. Friendships and community connections are important for healthy aging. For more information about social activities at Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.

People may treasure their lifelong friendships, but rarely do they end up spending their golden years in a retirement home with their BFF as a next-door neighbor. But it's a happy reality for Minnie Belle Posey, 96, and Mary Ellen "Nell" Whitton, 88, who for more than 60 years have lived their lives side by side first in the Poseyville community of Haralson County, and now in Brookdale Carrollton.

Brookdale Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality, person-centered care for residents living with dementia, announces that it raised $1,254,388 for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's®, renewing its long-term commitment to the fight against Alzheimer's. For the past 17 years, the Brookdale team has raised more than $23 million to support the Alzheimer's Association®'s mission to advance research, provide care and promote brain health.

Brookdale Gaines Ranch resident Bernie Mayoff’s social calendar is packed! After 36 years in the tech industry, Bernie retired and went on to volunteer, teach, and pursue his passion for amateur photography. He now shares his interests with fellow residents by leading community clubs, and presentations as well as starting one of the largest social events of the year, Mayoff Day! Bernie and his wife started the tradition 50 years ago as a playful pun on their last name and to celebrate May coming off the yearly calendar! For more information on Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.

The Brookdale Senior Living Chairman’s Club is a prestigious honor, reserved for just 50 of the top-performing sales professionals in the company each year. As the largest senior living operator in the U.S., Brookdale moves in more seniors than any other provider, and our expertise in caring for seniors in unmatched.

Actresses Betty White and Judy Garland, comic book writer Stan Lee, singer Doris Day and Brookdale Senior Living resident Alice Goodwin each have something in common — they were all born in 1922. On Sunday, Feb. 16, Goodwin celebrated her 103rd birthday. The centenarian received flowers and gifts from friends and family and celebrated with a birthday party at Brookdale, complete with a cake, balloons and flowers.