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In March, The Carrington hosted two webinars presented by Amanda Snow Bulgarelli, lead speaker and COO of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, with a goal to provide helpful information and resources  to families on a journey impacted by dementia. The Carrington is happy to provide these educational and supportive opportunities for not only our…

If your goal for a rewarding senior living experience is to find a community where you can maintain your active lifestyle and take life at just the pace you want, then you owe it to yourself to take a serious look at The Carrington at Lincolnwood. The Carrington’s approach to activities, clubs, events and outside…

3 Key Thoughts As You Implement Your Heart-Healthy Diet. Ask any of our senior living residents about the active, fulfilling lifestyle they find at The Carrington at Lincolnwood and they’re sure to tell you they experience “an extension of their current life…only better.” So, it’s only fitting that we support the personal goals our residents…

Meet my roommate. Who can resist a face like the one above? Pets can do so much to lift the spirit. And there’s obvious comfort in a good snuggle with a canine companion or a feline friend. As we age, there’s even more value in pet companionship, especially when it comes to fighting loneliness and…

If you’re familiar with the Village of Lincolnwood (The Village), you know what we mean when we say the feeling of community has a strong presence in this charming North Chicago suburb. The Village is a desirable, resident-centered place to live any time of the year. A lifestyle philosophy of family and community, and a…

Aging can impact the body in various ways. The Carrington at Lincolnwood, IL, lists senior exercises to keep you and your body feeling great! (more…)

The Carrington, West Bay to donate $15,000 to the Lincolnwood Fire Department for lifesaving CPR device Lincolnwood, Illinois, September 23, 2021 — The Carrington at Lincolnwood and its management company, West Bay Senior Living, are donating $15,000 to the Lincolnwood Village Fire Department to fund the purchase of a lifesaving CPR device. In 2020, the…

Considering a move to a full-service retirement community can bring up a lot of issues. Some are related to long-held concerns about aging. Others are misconceptions about what exactly it’s like to live in such a community. For example: “I don’t want to give up my independence.” “I can’t bear leaving my home.” “I don’t…

There is no denying that the special relationships we have in our life affect our health and well-being in a positive way. The connections we forge not only offer companionship and a sense of belonging, but research reveals that the health benefits of these ties also have a positive impact on physical and mental prowess…