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Wylie Attends a Dallas Cowboys Game
Wylie, 80, of Dallas, Texas, is by far the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan in his community, Brookdale Preston, and has been since he was young. The Dallas Cowboys have been a constant presence in Wylie’s life—from the decorations in his room to his clothes, what he...
Roger Sees the Car Building Process
Roger, 86, is a native of Houston, Texas and a passionate car enthusiast. Roger dreamed of being a mechanic when he was a child, but several health concerns inhibited him from reaching his dream. Since he was unable to work with cars, Roger went to school and became a...
Rebecca, 66, spends a day on on the beach for the first time in her life
Rebecca, 66, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is a committed mother of four who involved herself in the community in whatever way she was able to. Rebecca always gave back to neighbors and community members in need. Currently, Rebecca is suffering from late stage liver...
Annette Visits the National Museum of the Marine Corps
Annette, 84, from Brookdale Waxahachie in Waxahachie, Texas, lost her husband, James, in 2014. The two were married for 61 years. A few years ago, Annette and James visited the National Museum of the Marine Corps. They walked the winding brick pathways to the rally...
Helen Rides a Motorcycle Again
Helen, 80, of Brookdale Gaines Ranch, has a passion for motorcycles. She was 16 or 17 the first time she rode with her brother. It’s been many years, but Helen has never forgotten the feeling of immense freedom of that first ride. Helen was a self-described...
Bobbie Goes to Nashville
84 year-old Bobbie grew up in small-town Texas. As she puts it, “I’ve never done anything out of the ordinary and I have never smoked or had a drink in my life.” Bobbie’s Wish of a Lifetime was to go to Nashville and see a country music concert at the Grand Ole Opry....