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Helen Hits the Road on a Harley Motorcycle
Florida resident Helen has not tamed her wild streak. The 95-year-old mother of four may seem reserved, but behind her sweet eyes she has a passion for adventure. This petite thrill seeker spent most of her life raising her four children and volunteering in their...
Thomas and Ella Chat Until Midnight After 30 Years Apart
A knock on the Simpson family door yielded a life changing surprise. A 10-year-old boy, confused and orphaned, stood on the doorstep as his father’s car drove away in the distance. Thomas had lost his mother and his father delivered him and his siblings to other homes...
Barry Flies a Piper Cherokee!
Barry, 88, grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1952, about 65 years ago, he had what he thought would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience as a young Army cadet stationed in Boca Raton, Florida – the chance to fly solo in a Piper J3. Though it was a rare and...
Jane Experiences a 3D Printer For First Time
Jane, 90, has always been a lifelong learner. Throughout her life, Jane was very active in education in all aspects. Jane has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, a Master’s degree in counseling, and a PhD in higher education. Jane worked very hard to lead a full and...
Rose Reunites With Her Son
Rose, 85, from Brookdale Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, Florida, has not seen her beloved son in 10 years. Due to unfortunate health situations and tight finances for them both, neither one has been able to travel to see the other. Her son is her only child and it has...
Janet and Ann – A Weekend Wish Come True
Janet, 86, and Ann, 81, worked along side one another as nurses at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and individually reminisce on their favorite memories of each other. After retirement, they both moved into different Brookdale communities and have not...