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April 05, 2021

Age Is Just a Number: Joe Stockinger

For 90-year-old Joe Stockinger, lifting 400 pounds is no sweat. This senior powerlifter from Pincher Creek, Alberta, holds several world records for his age group—and he’s working on his next record-breaking lift right now.

Passion & Purpose

January 25, 2021

This Artist Picked Up a Paint Brush at 77

For 40 years, Tony Herbst was a pro in the pizza business. But after retiring from day-to-day operations, he was looking for something new to master. One day, he saw a local ad for painting lessons, and decided to give it a try.

Passion & Purpose

January 11, 2021

Get Crafty With These Senior-Friendly DIY Projects

Not only is crafting fun, but it can also be great for your mind and body. Here are five craft ideas to help boost your mood and get your mind flowing.

Passion & Purpose

December 28, 2020

Come Along for Grandma Joy’s National Parks Adventure

Joy Ryan—Grandma Joy as she’s lovingly known to her over 36,800 Instagram followers—has done a lot in the past few years. She’s been followed by humpback whales and dolphins at Channel Islands National Park. She encountered a bison herd at Yellowstone National Park. And she’s done it all with her grandson at her side.

Passion & Purpose

December 14, 2020

7 Virtual Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors

Becoming a volunteer is a beautiful way to express compassion. It can also provide wonderful benefits for you. If you’re interested, but curious about where to begin, we have a few virtual volunteer ideas for seniors that you can do from the comfort of your home.

Passion & Purpose

October 23, 2020

Meet Brookdale Veteran Roy Boreen

The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, is a day many think of as history long past. For Roy Boreen, a Brookdale senior, it’s part of his life story.

Passion & Purpose

August 06, 2020

Find Joy in Your Smaller Space

Transform your small space into a space of serenity and inspiration.

Passion & Purpose

August 04, 2020

3 minutes

It's Never Too Late to Learn with These Senior-Friendly Online Classes

Discover a new passion thanks to these online learning courses.

Passion & Purpose

June 23, 2020

What's On Your Bookshelf? Top 10 Books to Read This Summer

Here’s a list of 10 books to help spark your creativity, take you on a journey to another time and place and imagine new possibilities this summer.

Passion & Purpose

May 28, 2020

A Stay-at-Home Retreat: Tips to Help You Reinvent Your Home

Here are some suggestions to help you make over your home during the COVID-19 pandemic to fit your new stay-at-home routine and make your space feel beautiful and cozy.

Passion & Purpose

April 24, 2020

Make the Most of Staying Indoors by Refreshing Your Home

So fresh and so clean -- there is no better time to start spring cleaning and redecorating.

Passion & Purpose

April 22, 2020

5 At-Home Hobbies You Can Start During Social Distancing

The idea of staying at home all day can seem a little, well, boring. As long as we’re practicing social distancing, it’s important to find ways to stay engaged indoors.

Passion & Purpose

December 01, 2019

4 minutes

7 Creative Ways for Seniors to Give Back This Holiday Season

There’s only one thing better than holiday cheer, and that’s spreading the joy to others.

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November 25, 2019

Seven Activities You Can Do with Loved Ones During a Visit

The holidays are coming up, and your loved one will be looking forward to frequent visits. And there’s an unspoken rule that holiday visits have to be extra special, so let’s dive into a few easy ways you can spread that holiday cheer, make some memories and create the most enjoyable experience possible.

Passion & Purpose

August 06, 2019

Miniature Gardens Bring the Great Outdoors In

Fortunately, miniature gardens can bring greenspace into your home — whether you’re aging in place or living it up at a senior community. Read on to find out how you can still enjoy your favorite hobby and bring the beauty of the great outdoors inside.

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