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Senior Living

The Role Of Family Engagement In Senior Living

You’ve decided it’s time to make a lifestyle change. You want more in your senior years. More activity options. More friends around. More security. Perhaps more care support. Definitely less housekeeping and maintenance. But with the same precious independence you enjoy now. Your decision to start the journey is made. Now, how do you tell…

Admin-LincolnJuly 24, 2020

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Senior Living

Seniors & Technology: Staying Connected As You Age

Let’s talk tech and the importance of staying connected as you age. For our purpose, tech refers to all forms of technology—smartphones, computers/laptops, Smart TVs, virtual personal assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google HOME, important health and safety monitoring devices, and programming resources like FaceTime on your smartphone, video conferencing platforms like ZOOM and Skype,…

Admin-LincolnJune 30, 2020

Senior Living

Meet Resident Marv: Happy, Healthy, & Secure At The Carrington

One of the first friendly faces a new resident of The Carrington at Lincolnwood encounters upon move-in is that of Marv Weisenberg. Marv and his wife Sandy moved from Evanston, IL in 2018 and since then Marv has become the chairman of the community’s Welcoming Committee. As you would expect, he’s in the know when…

Admin-LincolnJune 15, 2020

Senior Living

Navigating COVID-19

Navigating COVID-19 Together, Yet Apart—Erik’s Story. “There’s an overall positive feeling at The Carrington. The people are great—the staff, the receptionist, sales, the maintenance people, the guy who picks up the garbage, the person who drives the van—top to bottom. They are always engaging. Always asking how my parents are doing.” Erik Mother & father…

Admin-LincolnMay 30, 2020

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Senior Living

The Importance Of Meaningful Relationships

People are living longer. As a result, there’s an increasing interest in understanding and promoting successful aging. There are volumes filled with advice on how to keep the body and brain in optimal shape as the years roll by. Some aging experts say the answer is to get plenty of exercise. Others tout a healthy…

Admin-LincolnMay 15, 2020

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COVID-19 Senior Living

6 Benefits Of On-Site Care: During Covid-19 & Beyond

There’s a bit of a healthcare revolution going on these days. Multiple initiatives are underway at the federal and state level, and in the private sector, to reform our health and long-term care delivery systems in order to better address the healthcare needs of all Americans, but particularly the needs of more vulnerable groups like…

Admin-LincolnApril 22, 2020

Senior Living

5 Benefits Of Staying Active In Retirement

Staying active throughout life is crucial to maintaining health and well-being for people of all ages—but even more so for senior adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that, by age 75, about one in three men and one in two women engage in no physical activity. Physical activity—so what are we…

Admin-LincolnMarch 31, 2020

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COVID-19 News Senior Living

COVID-19 Preparedness At The Carrington

The Carrington at Lincolnwood is committed to protecting the health of all our residents. This includes taking preventative measures and precautions regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). We meet or exceed the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for coronavirus and flu prevention. The safety…

Admin-LincolnMarch 13, 2020

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Senior Living

How To Make The Most Of Intergenerational Relationships

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2040, the estimated number of adults over the age of 65 in the United States will grow to more than 60% from 2016—just four years ago! More than 80 million seniors will account for nearly a quarter of the country's total population. By 2035, older adults will outnumber…

Admin-LincolnFebruary 28, 2020

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News Senior Living

Maintenance-Free Living Benefits

The size of the single-family home has changed dramatically over the years. Analysis conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that, in 1950, the average home size was 983 square feet—historically, the norm for most of us over the years. NAHB data for the first quarter of 2019 reported the average home…

Admin-LincolnJanuary 31, 2020

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