When Leora, 85, was 12 years old, she had her tonsils and adenoids removed. She was kept out of school for a short period of time and then went back to school for two days only to be sent home again because she had caught pneumonia. Leora was...
The Danish author Isak Dinesan wrote, “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea”. Tim Brown, 66, from Dayton OH, has experienced a tremendous amount of sweat and countless tears; yet, there is one thing that Tim had never seen, but always wanted...
Judy, 70, from Brookdale Murray in Kentucky has always loved the power of music. Judy performed in school choruses and listened to the classics while the musical landscape changed around her.. But her biggest musical dream was to...
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...
According to those that know her best, Phyllis, 71, is a “giving person with a big heart.” In the past, Phyllis had extensive experience volunteering as a teacher’s aide and at a local hospital. “She has always taken care of everyone,” said her...
Carolyn, 70, and her husband, Mike, are extraordinary older adults residing in Sharon, Pennsylvania and inspiring testaments to the resiliency of the human spirit. As a busy, working mother, her vision slowly started deteriorating over the years from a genetic eye...
It has been said that when hard things happen in life, a person has 3 choices: to let those hard times define you, destroy you, or strengthen you. Jim, 68, has had more than his fair share of trials in his life but has chosen to let those difficulties strengthen him...
Sam, 81, of Valparaiso, Indiana, has been a Green Bay Packers football fan for his entire life. Sam is a veteran who served in Korea for six years and then returned home to later become a worker in the Steel mill for the next 44 years. Sam and his wife of almost 50...
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...
“I have a severe addiction to books and this was a great way to celebrate that!” Sue's love for books and the enjoyment of spending time in libraries and bookstores have always served as a confirmation of her career choice. For 44 years, Sue was a journalist. Both her...
Robert, 80, of Bradenton, FL, is a philanthropic man with a passion for learning. In the 1960s, Robert had the chance to see a solar eclipse with his brother-in-law’s astronomy class but was unable to go. When hearing his brother-in-law talk about how blown away he...
Robert, 79, of Brookdale Paducah in Kentucky, is a deeply religious man who has dreamed of visiting the Ark Encounter ever since it was built in July 2016. Noah is Robert’s favorite Biblical person, noting, “When I meet Noah in heaven, I would like to ask him...
Julie Imhof, 73, from Brookdale Grants Pass in Oregon, has had a lifelong passion for theater. At the age of 12, Julie’s mother took her to her first play. Julie said “I was dazzled by theater from that moment on! I have only built upon that 12 year olds...
Marilyn, 88, from Brookdale South Port Square in Port Charlotte, FL, is a very giving, caring and intellectual individual. While grieving her husband’s recent death, Marilyn realized that she had not mourned her brother’s death. Marilyn lived in a different state when...
Ruth 74, of Colorado & Marian, 85, of Oregon are siblings that had not seen each other in 24 years. The sisters wished to be reunited with their 3 other living siblings in Brainerd, MN. The last time the whole family recalls being together at the same time and...
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