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 …
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#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 …
When COVID-19 became a concern, many older adults pressed pause on searching for a senior living community. However, because of enhanced safety measures, caring team members, and opportunities to connect with others, living in a community can be the best option for many seniors. Hear from Holly Creek resident Betsy Hadley on why now is …
To stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials have instructed the public to practice social distancing, which means staying home, avoiding crowds, and keeping your distance—at least 6 feet—from others. Many people who have been self-quarantined for the past week feel lonely and frightened, although they know their isolation is for the greater good. Senior …
Read more The Advantages of Senior Living Communities in Times of “Social Distancing”
They truly are heroes. Despite the challenges they see each day, our team members continue to come to work – knowing the work they do is sacred, caring for and serving older adults. They do it because it’s a calling. They do it because they care deeply. During this unprecedented health emergency, our team members …
Read more Your Generosity Can Assist our Team Members in this Critical Time
The enormous heart Christian Living Communities team members have for residents is visible each day in the exceptional care and services they provide. But if you haven’t had the opportunity to witness that heart firsthand, here’s another clear example of their generosity. We just wrapped up our 6th annual Give a Hand employee giving campaign, …
A few months ago when a Clermont Park resident with cognitive issues asked concierge Jacque Visintainer to contact her children and let them know she was running late at work but would be home soon, Jacque didn’t know how to respond. Jacque anxiously looked for a nurse to take control of the situation. “I really …
“When my parents moved to Someren Glen, we didn’t realize that chaplains were part of the community. Now, I can’t imagine my mom, or really anyone, living out their final days without a chaplain,” shares family member Bud Cook. Through the generous support of friends, residents and family members, Christian Living Communities is enhancing its …
For 95-year-old Sandra, a retired nurse and mother of 11, family has always been the center of her world. When she moved to Dayspring Villa, a neighborhood of Christian Living Communities, she didn’t enjoy her apartment nor social events. Mostly, she spent her days alone in the foyer, waiting for someone to come visit. That’s …
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