Belonging Opening Hearts and Minds

Creating Belonging – Opening Hearts and Minds

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 a deeper culture of belonging …

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Where You Live Matters – The Critical Role of Place in the Second Half of Life

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 opportunities for purpose, social connections, …

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Disrupting Ageism – The Importance of Community and Citizenship

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 around us – just look …

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Openly Gray: Fighting Ageism Starts with Us

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions Actress Justine Bateman is making headlines for her new book, Face: One Square Foot of Skin.  In her book, Bateman pushes back against Hollywood expectations of plastic surgery, flawless faces, and the notion that older women’s faces are unattractive and something to be “fixed” through …

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CLC and Cappella new CEO’s First Day on the Job

Watch below to hear Jill Vitale-Aussem’s message to team members, residents and business partners as she starts her new role as President and CEO of Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Solutions. Jill discusses culture, connectivity, and other topics she sees as vital as she begins her work.

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