You may have certain criteria as you search for retirement communities that fit your lifestyle. One of those items could be having plenty of opportunities to continue to learn and engage. Not only would you want these opportunities as part of independent living, but for all levels of care if you should ever need it.
On October 26th, more than 6,000 people will gather at Soldier Field for one mission: to walk to raise awareness and funds to end Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® in Chicago is the seventh-largest walk in the nation. Funds generated from The Walk help benefit Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Topics: Chicago Living, Wellness, Social Connections
More than 60 older adults from Uptown, Andersonville and Edgewater - along with hundreds of residents and staff - enjoyed an afternoon picnic at The Admiral Wednesday, August 21.
Topics: Social Connections
Sales and marketing are essential to all businesses in all industries. It’s the way we tell people how our business can help them. The Admiral at the Lake’s sales and marketing team gained a new leader in June when Katie O’Brien came on board as the director. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in integrated marketing and sales strategy plus a background in community development.
Topics: Independent Lifestyle, Social Connections
Move over, boring retirement communities of yesteryear. Retirement communities are implementing new techniques to make the communities more like home by letting the residents take control.
Topics: Independent Lifestyle, Social Connections
Moving into a new retirement community can feel a lot like being the “new kid in school.” Some may experience anxiety when deciding to make the move from a home where they are comfortable to somewhere new. They may wonder, “will I make new friends? Will I experience the feeling of being at home again?”
Topics: Future Planning, Social Connections
If you’re wondering what the big deal is about FitBit, welcome to the wonderful world of smartphone exercise apps! These are apps you can download from Google Play (Android phones) or iTunes/App Store (iOS), in many cases for free.
Topics: Social Connections
