By Senior Lifestyle | November 06, 2017
November is designated as National Caregiver Appreciation Month, a time to honor the people who give freely of their time and resources in the service of others. At any given time in the United States,…
By Senior Lifestyle | November 01, 2017
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Senior Lifestyle recognizes hospice care as a vital component of person-centered senior care, and while we realize the subject of hospice is often fraught with both emotion…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 20, 2017
Do you get the winter blues? If you do, it turns out that you are not alone. Feelings of sadness that seem hard to shake during the winter months are more common than you might…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 16, 2017
For many young adults, obtaining a driver’s license is a symbol of freedom and an outward sign of independence. Unsurprisingly, many older adults feel the same way about retaining their driver’s license. For seniors who…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 06, 2017
A project started by Lake Barrington Woods residents in 2016 is growing! Last year, residents at Lake Barrington Woods began creating woven sleeping mats made from plastic grocery bags, a community activity aimed at helping…
By Senior Lifestyle | September 29, 2017
While nothing replaces the comforting aspect of face-to-face conversation, social media, when used correctly, is a valuable tool that enhances the quality of life and aids communication. At Senior Lifestyle, we use various social media…
By Senior Lifestyle | August 30, 2017
Almost everyone enjoys a good meal. Food is fuel, but it’s also a catalyst for connection, relaxation and, for many, an outward symbol of love. We provide food for most of the important events and…
By Senior Lifestyle | August 25, 2017
One of the most difficult aspects of providing care for a loved one is dealing with the need for occasional breaks in care. Whether those breaks are dictated by the caregiver’s need for time off…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 24, 2017
What happens when commitment meets compassion? Embrace happens. Senior Lifestyle’s innovative embrace memory care program combines the most recent research in memory care with real world best practices identified by Senior Lifestyle over three decades…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 14, 2017
Don’t you love it when you meet someone and have an immediate connection? There is something quite comforting in finding another human who shares the same background, favorite food, or even similar quirks. At Senior…
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