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CLC & Curana Health: A Powerful Partnership Transforming Resident Care

When John* arrived at Someren Glen’s skilled nursing neighborhood after suffering a stroke, the future was uncertain. He faced multiple challenges—trouble sleeping, limited mobility, cognitive struggles, and nutritional issues. These obstacles left him vulnerable to wandering, falling, and experiencing frequent confusion, raising real concerns about his ability to regain any level of independence. That’s where …

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Posted by Laura Roese Christian Living Communities Health & Wellness Senior Living
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Finding a Senior Living Community When Living with Dementia

Written By: Dan Swiatkiewicz | Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Christian Living Communities Receiving a diagnosis of cognitive impairment, still commonly referred to as dementia, can be crushing. Many people, physicians included, feel that a dementia diagnosis is the end to any quality of life. We tend to shift the focus on what …

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Posted by Laura Roese Memory Care Senior Living Thought Leadership
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For-Profit vs. Non-Profit Senior Living

When searching for a potential home for yourself or a loved one, you may notice each has unique features that set it apart. One of the most critical aspects of senior living communities is whether they operate as a for-profit or non-profit organization. There are critical differences between for-profit and non-profit senior living communities that …

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Posted by Michael Beck Christian Living Communities Senior Living
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Creating a Better Holiday Experience when Dementia is Involved

For many families the holidays are filled with togetherness, sharing, laughter and memories. However, holidays can also be stressful and tense even for people with healthy brains. For the 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias and their caregivers, the holidays can also be stressful, frustrating, and impacted by a sense of …

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Posted by Robin Visser Health & Wellness Senior Living
Combatting Ageism and Ableism

Together We Can Combat the Devastating Effects of Ageism and Ableism

by Dr. Amy Dore, CLC Board Chair, Metropolitan State University Professor Maddy Chapman, Associate Executive Director, Holly Creek Did you know that ageism is learned and developed during early childhood and continued throughout adulthood? Did you know 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability? Ageism and ableism plague every aspect of …

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Posted by Robin Visser Christian Living Communities Health & Wellness Senior Living
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Understanding the Difference Between Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Communities

It can be overwhelming when you realize you need day-to-day assistance for yourself or for a family member. There are many different types of specialized care for older adults; determining the best option may seem like a job in and of itself. When contemplating living arrangements for yourself or your loved one, many use the …

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Posted by Laura Roese Christian Living Communities Senior Living
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The Passions Project: Changing The Paradigm of Aging

As we strive towards our vision of creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated, we also lift up others working towards the same goal. Heidi Wagner is one of our fellow crusaders for changing the conversation around aging. She is a talented photographer who created the Passions Project which she shares with us in …

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Posted by Michael Beck Health & Wellness Senior Living
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Senior Citizenship Day

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions I recently received a letter from Dee, a former resident of one of our communities who has moved out of state. In her letter, Dee compiled a list of all of the things she had done during her time at our community – writing blogs, …

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Posted by Robin Visser Senior Living

Duet Hospitality’s Recent Efforts Recognized in 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

A little over a year ago, Duet Hospitality purchased a food truck for its four Colorado senior living communities. While the truck has succeeded in providing fresh, local and innovative food experiences for residents, it has taken on new significance during the Covid-19 pandemic. Quarantined residents have been able to get outside—with social distancing observed—and …

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Posted by Robin Visser Christian Living Communities Community Happenings Senior Living