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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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 …
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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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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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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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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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, …
Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions If you’ve seen the movie A Christmas Story, you likely remember the scene in which 9-year-old Ralphie is helping his dad change a tire on the side of the road on a dark snowy night. Ralphie is so excited to help but he drops …
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 …
Read more Duet Hospitality’s Recent Efforts Recognized in 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
#WeCareWeWear Mask Up Challenge Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Solutions recently challenged all 23 of our communities across the nation to spotlight their community’s superb masking-up and infection control efforts by creating videos that highlighted the Why, How, and for Whom they wear a mask. Teams put their funniest, artsiest and most theatrical voices …