Joan Durling has called Brookdale Meridian home for the past seven years. Known by residents in the community as “Ms. Joan,” she has dedicated most of her life to helping others.

For Women's History Month, CBS News Texas is recognizing some of the incredible North Texas women who have made big impacts in our communities. Mildred Kitchens spent decades as a social worker, serving families through some of the most turbulent times of the past century. Even at the age of 102, she's continuing to help people.

Hear more from Delores and her daughter about why they chose Brookdale Senior Living in Hixson, Tennessee.

Brookdale is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing historical residents, including Mae Michell. Michell spent years on the road with the Alley Kats dance troupe performing for crowds in the United States and in Europe.

Hear more from Camille about how caring for her grandmother helped spark why Brookdale's mission means so much to her.

In 1943, at the age of 18, Brookdale Riverwalk resident Louise Lewis became a "Rosie the Riveter" at a B-17 plant in Bakersfield, California.

Three Brookdale Senior Living leaders have been recognized by McKnight’s as “Women of Distinction.”

KXAN interviewed Brookdale Gaines Ranch in February about the active and fun trainers that come to the community. Two residents shared how much the class helps them keep active in other parts of life.

President and CEO, Cindy Baier writes a blog for Forbes.com celebrating women and what they bring to the workplace.

Once a week, students from the Canterbury School in Fort Myers, Florida make a trip to Brookdale College Parkway next door. There, the teens spend one-on-one time with residents and help them with their phone, tablet and computer issues.

To have and to hold for 69 years. Sheldon and Mary Cambre have stayed true to those wedding vows for nearly seven decades. The Cambres got married in their early 20s. Monday afternoon, they celebrated their 69th anniversary at Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care in Biloxi.

Despite being retired from being a priest for 15 years, Monsignor Francis still ministered Ash Wednesday mass at Brookdale Champions Assisted Living for those who couldn't make it out to a service.

Brookdale Senior Living supports caregivers of older adults through our respite care services offered at many of our communities nationwide. Respite care (short-term stay) allows caregivers to take a break.

Three couples who have made it past the 60-year mark of marriage and now live at Brookdale Weddington Park in Matthews share words of wisdom.

One local couple is celebrating nearly 65 years of marriage this Valentine’s Day. Roslyn and Richard Brown reside at the Brookedale Senior Living Center in Sandestin, and they said they are enjoying spending their golden years together in the panhandle.