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  • New ways to manage memory loss at Presbyterian Homes

    New ways to manage memory loss at Presbyterian Homes

    A woman in a wheelchair calls out, "I have to get out of here. My kids are waiting for me. I have to pick them up from school." And though she cannot walk, she tries to get up, just as an aide with a soothing voice and comforting hand eases her safely back down. The woman is an older adult and...

  • How to manage holiday stress

    How to manage holiday stress

    The holidays are a joyous time of year. But for some, especially older people, the season can summon emotions and sensory overload ? a time of too much food, too much hoopla, too much stimulation and far too many memories. “The holidays can be stressful for older adults because many of their cherished...

  • What I've learned as I grow older

    What I've learned as I grow older

    As Americans grow older they are inundated with the negative aspects of aging. There is no question that challenges can arise during our “Golden Years” ? but there are also many benefits and upsides to getting older. "I notice that I seem to savor even very simple pleasures, things that I used...

  • When is the right time to retire?

    When is the right time to retire?

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 100,000 people turn 65 every day and the nation's fastest-growing demographic is people over the age of 75. “That accounts for all the laxative ads on TV!” joked Clark Weber, a recently retired radio personality and resident of Westminster Place retirement community...

  • How to live a better and longer life

    How to live a better and longer life

    Vibrant and active communities like those run by Presbyterian Homes in the Greater Chicago area are a popular choice among older adults who want to live life to the fullest. Studies have shown that the strong sense of community at such places ? staying involved with neighbors, friends and the community...

  • How to feel healthier and younger at any age

    How to feel healthier and younger at any age

    It's never too late to jump on the physical fitness bandwagon. Just look at fitness gurus Jane Fonda and the late Jack LaLanne, seniors who have demonstrated the benefits of exercise well past 65. The advantages of getting more exercise in your golden years are manifest. Not only does regular exercise...

Senior Housing Guide

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  • Finding the right place for you and your pet

    Finding the right place for you and your pet

    There is a lot to consider when choosing a retirement community ? from location and convenience to amenities and personalities. But for those who don’t live alone and have pets as constant companions it’s important to find a place where your feline or fido fits in too. Moving to a retirement community...

  • Boomer housing options

    Boomer housing options

    Baby boomers continue to blaze a trail of changing norms and setting trends. Where they are choosing to live and how they want to spend their retirement years continues to be focused on a more active and independent lifestyle. Developers have responded and offer independent living or active adult...

  • Retirement Community listings

    Retirement Community listings

    This list is not all-inclusive. Bellwood Senior Suites of Bellwood 3201 Randolph St., Bellwood, IL 60104 866-348-1182, SeniorLifestyle.com/Chicago Founded in Chicago in 1985, Senior Lifestyle is a family-owned company providing seniors the finest community living available in the Chicagoland area....

  • CCRCs serve changing needs

    It’s difficult to know what’s ahead when making housing choices for older adults, but Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer a spectrum of options meeting needs of seniors today and anticipating possible needs in the future. A CCRC is typically divided into three sections: ? independent living...

  • Continuing Care listings

    Continuing Care listings

    This list is not all-inclusive. Burr Ridge King-Bruwaert House 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-323-2250, kingbruwaert.com King-Bruwaert House continues an 82-year tradition offering a year-round scenic setting for senior adults seeking independent living, assisted living, memory...

  • Easy living options for active adults

    Easy living options for active adults

    As nests become empty and yard work seems more a chore than a hobby adults 55 and older begin to consider their next move. With downsizing and future plans coming into focus, more and more people are choosing active adult communities. These communities offer continued independence, homeownership,...

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