Senior Living Experts Chicagoland

12/30/2022

Happy new year from Senior Living Experts! We hope the new year brings you peace and great memories!

We also encourage seniors to educate themselves on the new Medicare rules of 2023. Make this your first New Year's resolution!

12/29/2022

Make a list of new year's resolutions that will prepare you for a great year in 2023! Cross off some major to-do list items such as organizing important documents, medications, and phone numbers. Make sure your calendar is up-to-date with annual doctor appointments and don't forget to leave some free time to participate in your hobbies or pick up new ones!

12/27/2022

Saturday Morning Extra: Artis Senior Living

Mary Underwood, Vice President of Memory Care Services at Artis Senior Living speaks about memory loss and how to move forward when your loved one receives a diagnosis.

Check out this interview if you are interested in learning more: bit.ly/3AOeqvr

Artis Senior Living Centers provides care for seniors with memory loss, focusing on the person rather than the disease that affects them.

12/22/2022

The Senior Living Experts team wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Stay warm!

12/21/2022

Chicago area marks Veterans Day with several ceremonies | Full event list below

On November 11, Chicagoland celebrated Veterans Day and honored all of the brave individuals who defended our freedom. They celebrated a 98-year-old WWII army veteran and a 96-year-old WWII Navy veteran!

Check out the list of activities that took place around Chicago this Veterans Day: bit.ly/3GPKuCQ

Events marking Veterans Day are taking place across the Chicago area Friday.

12/19/2022

Is Senior Living Better Than Living Alone? | Senior Living Experts

Do you live alone? Have you ever considered living in a senior living community instead? Our most recent blog discusses the many benefits of living in a senior living community, and how it can keep you safe, happy, and introduce you to a lot of new friends!

Read more: bit.ly/3ELcKnw

It can be dangerous for some seniors to live alone. Senior living in the Chicago area is what they need to keep them safe. Call today!

12/15/2022

If you are visiting your senior loved ones over the holidays, do some quick safety checks. Make sure their homes are equipped with non-slip mats and check if they have night lights in the hallways and bedrooms. Check for loose cords that are a tripping hazard and consider purchasing some corner cushions for sharp furniture corners.

12/12/2022

Thank you, Laura! Michelle is passionate about providing seniors with the best solutions. She will work with you and your family through the entire senior living search, and make sure that you are on the right track!

12/08/2022

Make sure your loved ones are staying healthy and taking plenty of breaks this holiday season. Sometimes the travel and family gatherings can become overwhelming, so encourage them to rest during the day and allow themselves some time to recharge.

12/05/2022

Chicago students prepare hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for seniors

Chicago senior living residents on the far South Side were pleased to discover that students from Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences were cooking Thanksgiving meals for them to enjoy. The students prepared dinner for a total of 350 seniors, each plate containing several delicious food options such as turkeys, pumpkin pies, corn bread, and sweet potatoes!

Read more: bit.ly/3icj9AB

The classrooms at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences have transformed into a chef's kitchen.

11/30/2022

Today’s employee highlight is Kerry Quirin! Her favorite memory from Senior Living Experts is going to a client’s home and hearing the story of their life.

“She stayed home with their kids, and he was a baker in a nearby bakery. He woke up at the crack of dawn, but was back home by mid-day. The simplicity of their lives back then is something I could only dream of, as compared to our hurried lives these days. They were thinking of going into senior living in the future, so I was there to go over options, pricing, and which services and amenities are included. I love the stories seniors have to tell!”

A fun fact about Kerry is that she can still recite a two page poem, “Sick” from Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends”!

11/28/2022

Chicago Memory Care Facilities | Senior Living Experts

There are several memory care communities around Chicagoland that can fit your needs. How do you choose? We have prepared a list of FAQs about memory care communities in Chicago that may be helpful to you if you are starting your senior living search journey.

Check it out: https://www.seniorlivingexperts.com/post/how-should-you-choose-chicago-memory-care-facilities

When the time comes to choose a memory care facility for a loved one, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our guide will help you make the best decision

11/21/2022

Suburban man takes healing power of music to area nursing homes

Ryan Carney, a Chicago suburban man, plays music on his cello for senior living residents in the area. Because of cognitive decline, some seniors are unable to remember a lot of things or have a hard time being able to speak. However, music is something that they usually never forget. Because of a personal connection to this, Carney decided he wanted to spread kindness and connect residents with music.

Read the full article: https://wgntv.com/news/features/suburban-man-takes-healing-power-of-music-to-area-nursing-homes/

GENEVA, Ill. — A Geneva realtor discovered his musical gifts carried healing power beyond anything he could have imagined. For the last few months, Ryan Carney has carried his cello into numerous s…

11/18/2022

How Most New Projects Weave in Wellness

A wellness feature that should be included in all senior living communities is nature. Whether it is garden walls, water features, or big windows that allow natural light to come in, seniors can benefit from the outdoors, even if it is brought from the outside in. Another wellness feature that is becoming more popular in senior living communities is technology, especially AI technologies that can help prevent falls or improve air quality.

Read more about wellness features for seniors in communities: https://www.multihousingnews.com/how-wellness-is-weaved-into-most-new-projects/

Designers discuss the health-minded elements that are becoming standard in multifamily development.

11/16/2022

Kerry is passionate about what she does. With 26 years of experience under her belt, she is aware of the ins and outs involved with the senior living search, and is always willing to help you find the best community that suits the needs of your loved one.

11/14/2022

Experts Urge Earlier Planning for Long-Term Care

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and our advisors at Senior Living Experts encourage you to make preparations for your long-term care while you are young, so you have more freedom in choosing the senior living community that best suits your needs.

Read more for a breakdown of long-term care: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2022/planning-for-long-term-care.html

7 in 10 Americans will eventually need care

11/11/2022

Today we honor all veterans who have served and are still serving in the Armed Forces. We salute to the brave souls who have chosen to serve in times of peace as well as war.

11/10/2022

It is very important for seniors to get a lot of sleep because it prevents obesity, diabetes, heart health and depression. People often believe the amount of hours of sleep you get per night is the only thing that matters, however, your sleep schedule is just as equally important. It is recommended to go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning in order to truly experience a good night sleep.

Read this article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RWByO2

11/07/2022

Former Immaculata High School And American Islamic Campus To Be Turned Into Apartments, Senior Living High-Rise

Once a historical college campus, now a senior living community! A 22-story building and college campus will eventually be turned into 437 senior apartments, 192 of them being in the high-rise building. This will be located in Uptown, at Irving Park Road and Marine Drive.

Read the full article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RXSBiO

The development plan includes turning the Uptown campus into apartments and building a senior living tower on its parking lot.

11/04/2022

Most Chicago voters will be casting their ballots in new polling places on Election Day

Attention Chicago voters! You will likely be casting your ballots at a different polling place this year. The amount of polling places have been reduced, to make sure you are heading to the right location on November 8th.

Read more for details: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-polling-places-20221006-xsrhydwucnh2jgwrjlocmiqz2i-story.html

Sweeping changes may cause confusion on Election Day as assigned polling locations are being altered.

11/02/2022

The Benefits of Doing Tai Chi | Senior Living Experts

As winter approaches, there are less opportunities to exercise outside. However, there are solutions to the Chicago winter weather conditions. Check out one of our blogs written about Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art that is practiced for health benefits and meditation. This is something that seniors can do in the comfort of their own homes!

Read the full blog: https://www.seniorlivingexperts.com/post/benefits-of-tai-chi

Designed to be practiced by people of all ages, tai chi is an excellent way to improve flexibility and balance while also improving your mood.

11/01/2022

Come join one of our advisors, Kerry Quirin, and our partners Eileen Fitzgerald and Maureen Wood as they present on how to navigate senior care. The event will take place at the Downers Grove Township Center this Thursday, November 3 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

09/24/2022

Senior Living Experts sponsored and participated in a panel of experts at Plymouth Place on September 7 for the Society for Social Work Leadership. New trends in healthcare and best practices were discussed. It was nice to meet so many area Social Workers whose careers are imperative to a well rounded healthcare continuum.

09/13/2022

Caledonia Senior Living marks Queen Elizabeth’s death - Riverside Brookfield Landmark

Caledonia Senior Living in North Riverside honors the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years. Last week, the community lowered the Scotland and Illinois St. Andrew Society flag to half-staff. The president of the community, Gus Noble, was the 2021 Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his service to Scottish culture. This community's ties to the UK are treasured.

Read the full article: https://www.rblandmark.com/2022/09/09/caledonia-senior-living-marks-queen-elizabeths-death/

Staff at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care in North Riverside lowered the flags of Scotland and the Illinois St. Andrew Society to half-staff in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70-year reign as monarch of the United Kingdom ended upon her death Sept. 8. The assisted living and skilled nurs...

09/12/2022

At Senior Living Experts, we acknowledge the important role that grandparents play in others' lives. Take some time out of your day to call your grandparents and tell them you love them, or reminisce and go through old photos of them. However you choose to spend your Grandparents Week, we hope you are filled with joy and laughter.

For more information on how to get involved in this holiday, visit https://grandparentsday.org/

09/12/2022

Timeline photos

Today, we take the time to remember and honor those who lost their lives during 9/11. Let us also recognize the countless efforts and sacrifices of the many civilians, first responders, veterans, and military heroes that saved so many lives that day. We will never forget. #911

09/06/2022

Many people need some form of long-term care after the age of 65, but are caught off guard when they don't realize how this is paid for. Medicare only covers a little bit of long term care.

Take a look at this interview with Betsy Phillips Realtor and one of our advisors, Nancy Pappas. Betsy and Nancy speak about Medicare, private pay, long-term care insurance and Medicaid Spenddown.

To contact Betsy Phillips, visit her website at www.betsyphillipsrealtor.com.

08/29/2022

Last week, Senior Living Experts was happy to visit Burr Ridge Senior Center with Simply Sophisticated Wealth Planning and Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago, IL to present topics covering senior living options, home care services, and how to make a financial plan to pay for future care needs.

08/22/2022

At Senior Living Experts, we love what we do. We are passionate about placing seniors in the locations that fit them best.

This week, our advisors encourage you to visit your loved ones, give them a call, or complete a fun activity with them. Reminisce with old pictures, talk about memories, go for a walk outside and show them they are loved.

08/12/2022

Today we are highlighting our summer intern, Liana O’Rourke! During high school, she volunteered with two organizations that help seniors: Lifting Hearts with the Arts (LHA) and Letters for Rose. One of her favorite memories from LHA is playing violin for a resident through weekly video sessions during her junior year. “My resident’s name was Joan, and on one Facetime call we had a wonderful conversation about where she grew up and her first summer job.”

A fun fact about Liana is that she named her rescue dog Tayto after a popular Irish potato chip brand!

08/11/2022

It’s ! Today we remind you to take good care of your teeth and schedule regular appointments with your dentist.

Read here for oral hygiene tips for seniors:
https://bit.ly/3Ptf8U7

08/09/2022

Happy National Book Lovers Day! The benefits of reading for seniors include enhanced memory, improved sleep quality, and reduced stress and anxiety.

Read more about the benefits of reading here: https://bit.ly/3OTAUzc

08/08/2022

Today’s provides a wonderful perspective on your age. We hope this reminds you that you are important and loved by many!

08/05/2022

Assisted Living Near Chicagoland | Senior Living Experts

Do you want to learn more about what assisted living is and who might need it?

Read here about assisted living and how our advisors can help you find the community best for your loved one:
https://bit.ly/3cneskt

Each of our specialists has many years of experience in providing assisted-living care near Chicagoland for individuals with additional needs.

08/04/2022

For today’s , we are sharing some tips for safe gardening! It’s important to use safe tools, take breaks, and drink water!

Read about gardening safety specifically for adults with dementia: https://bit.ly/3INvOTK

08/02/2022

It’s National Coloring Book Day! Seniors can benefit from coloring books because it can reduce stress, improve motor skills, and encourage creativity.

Read here to learn more about the benefits of coloring for seniors: https://bit.ly/3zneSPN

08/01/2022

Happy ! Today’s quote by Maya Angelou reminds you that every day can bring new experiences. Enjoy each moment!

07/29/2022

Looking for a Living Space for Your Loved One After Rehab?

Are you looking for a senior living community for a loved one with dementia?

Read this blog about dementia, its impact on someone’s life, and the benefits memory care can provide: https://bit.ly/3B3QPrJ

Patients with dementia can benefit profoundly from memory care in Lincolnwood. Contact us today to learn more about the next steps you should take.

07/28/2022

Today’s reminds you to protect your hearing! You can do this by avoiding loud noises, wearing ear protection, and having regular checkups!

Read here for some ways to prevent hearing loss:
https://bit.ly/3ch5DJa

07/26/2022

Senior Living Experts: How It Works

Do you want to learn more about Senior Living Experts and how our advisors can help you find a senior living community? Check out this animation from our Youtube channel for more information: https://bit.ly/3O6xvge

In this video we explain how our service works, and how our advisors find your loved one a perfect place to live! For more information, call 773-231-7212 or ...