Category: Thought Leadership

The traditional approach in senior living is to view older people as customers or consumers of services. You can see that reflected in advertising promising a carefree life of leisure – kind of the resort or cruise ship approach.  This approach is rooted in false and limiting beliefs of aging....

We are grateful for the addition of Chaplain Robert Smith to the CLC family a few months ago. Robert comes to us with varied and deep experience in serving others. With the retirement of Chaplain Jim Kok in May 2024, Robert is now settling into his new role guiding our...

You are amazing. Kind supporters (like you!) who believe in enriching the quality and dignity of life for older adults have given more than $80,000 to the Strengthening Our Foundation campaign to support Chaplain Services. Together, we are 41% of the way to our campaign goal of $200,000. Your gift...

Read the latest news about Christian Living Communities from trusted news and media sources. Follow us here for a third-party perspective about how CLC is disrupting ageism, leading the way in redefining senior living, and creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated. Senior Housing News Highlights CLC's Accomplishments in...

“There are four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers; those who currently are caregivers; those who will be caregivers; those who will need caregivers.” – Rosalyn Carter, Former First Lady Caring for a loved one is filled with joys and sometimes sorrows as putting another...

Belonging – being well known and loved and accepted – is a basic human need. We’ve all seen the research showing that living a life of isolation and loneliness is devastating to our well-being, health and longevity. It is because of this that CLC has made a commitment to driving...

Where you live is one of the most significant factors in thriving over a long life. “Place” is more than the four walls you call home; it also encompasses your neighborhood, metropolitan area, region of the country, and even the people who surround you. Choosing the right place influences our...

Christian Living Communities continues our commitment to disrupting ageism. CLC President & CEO Jill Vitale-Aussem recently hosted a live discussion with Penny Cook from the Pioneer Network to talk more about the importance of community and citizenship in combating ageist practices and beliefs. Watch the recording here. Ageism is all...

We! Celebrate – United we value and respect each other’s unique contributions. This is one of our three We! Values also known as our Core Values. Celebration is one of our most natural acts. We celebrate milestones, accomplishments, and faith. CLC-Cappella President & CEO Jill Vitale-Aussem shares a special message...

Written By: Jill Vitale-Aussem | President & CEO of CLC-Cappella President and CEO, Jill Vitale-Aussem shares her perspective on addressing agism in senior living and the positive things that come with age. As written by Jill: My sister, Janice, who’s a few years older than me, keeps me prepared for...