Wish Stories
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Bess reconnects with her musical roots
Bess, 91, of Brookdale Kerrville, is a older adult who’s got soul. The daughter of a religious singer and wife of a pastor, Bess has been surrounded by gospel music for nearly all of her life. Her Wish is to “relearn” the piano by taking lessons at her home. Bess’...
Barbara Reunites With Daughter
Wish Recipient Barbara is a humble, loving older adult who’s always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She moved from her home state of Ohio to Colorado in 1983 in pursuit of a new career and to start a new life in the Rockies. Today, the 81 year-old...
Roy Meets the Clemson Tiger Mascot
Roy attended Clemson University for two years and left college to join the Marine Corps, serving our country for three years. During basic training, he received a medal and was given a special commendation by the Colonel as the number one cadet in training. He worked...
Victor Attends WWE Event and Receives Gifts
Ever since Victor was 24 years old, he has never missed a WWE wrestling match on the television. He began gaining interest in wrestling due to his son’s interest in the sport. The two of them would watch the matches together on TV or drive to watch a live match— it...
Barbara Goes to Disney
Barbara, 67, has always shared a love for Disney. When Disney World first opened its doors in 1971, she always had the desire to visit the iconic castle and take pictures alongside Mickey Mouse. Sadly, Barbara suffers from Alzheimer’s, which can make it difficult at...
Elayne Reunites with her Son
Elayne, 95, from Brookdale Chandler Place in Rock Hill, South Carolina is a very strong-willed woman who always puts her family first. As her health started to decline this past November, she wished more than anything to visit with her son, Greg, one last time before...
Leona Meets Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry
Leona, age 90, of Brookdale McCook in Nebraska, grew up on a farm where she helped raise cattle, hogs and chickens with her seven other brothers and sisters. During her childhood, Leona loved to dress in western clothing, listen to country music and ride horses. Ever...
Patti Visits her Grandparent’s Home Designed by Frank L. Wright
Patti, 80, of Brookdale Scotts Valley in California, has always put others’ needs before her own. She worked as a waitress to put her three daughters through college before deciding to finish college herself. While working and going to school as an older adult, Patti...
Ken Rides in a Model T Ford
Ken, 90 year-old from Brookdale Pinecrest in Largo, FL, has lived a hard-working life as a husband, father, volunteer and war veteran. At age 18, Ken enlisted in the Navy during WWII because he wanted to help win the war for our country. He remains proud of his time...
Randy Herman Goes to the Cactus League
Randy, 75, was born in the south side of Chicago, IL. Ever since he can remember, he has been a Chicago Cubs fan, where he once even had the opportunity to see the Cubs play live at Wrigley Field when he was 15 years old. Randy and his brother, Paul, have an ongoing...
Melpa’s Hula Luau
Many people have fond memories of going on a Hawaiian vacation at some point in their life, but to Melpa, the island truly serves as a home away from home. Though she now lives at Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care, the 92-year-old previously spent every winter living...
Francis Swims Again
Francis, 84, grew up on the water in Sarasota, FL. Her eyes light up as she shares her memories of the ocean, for it has always been a huge part of her life. Francis spent her college years competing in synchronized swimming before marrying her husband and becoming a...
St. Louis Cardinals Fan, Billy Bob, Watches a Game Again
Billy Bob, 89, grew up with a strong passion for baseball. He would often times skip school and walk all the way to Cairo to watch the St. Louis Cardinals practice. During his older adult year, Billy Bob worked as their bat boy and ran errands for the team for three...
Beverly Flies in a Hot Air Balloon
Beverly is an 88 year-old Brookdale resident in Bradenton, Florida with an adventurous soul. For Beverly’s entire life, she wished to take flight in a hot air balloon. She tells the story of watching hot air balloons from a cabin in the mountains, wishing she could...
Sue Surrounds Herself with Sheep
Up until about 10 years ago, Sue, 96, has been around sheep. Her family traveled from place to place in various sheep camps, which gifted Sue the chance of herding 500-1,000 sheep throughout her day. When she married her husband, they built a brick house where they...
