Mind and Spirit

A project started by Lake Barrington Woods residents in 2016 is growing! Last year, residents at Lake Barrington Woods began creating woven sleeping mats made from plastic grocery bags, a community activity aimed at helping…

One of the most difficult aspects of providing care for a loved one is dealing with the need for occasional breaks in care. Whether those breaks are dictated by the caregiver’s need for time off…

What happens when commitment meets compassion? Embrace happens. Senior Lifestyle’s innovative embrace memory care program combines the most recent research in memory care with real world best practices identified by Senior Lifestyle over three decades…

Don’t you love it when you meet someone and have an immediate connection? There is something quite comforting in finding another human who shares the same background, favorite food, or even similar quirks. At Senior…

Rumors abound about the fate of the fine tradition of porch sitting: some says it’s a lost art; others claim that a renaissance of sorts is in the works. At Senior Lifestyle, we know that…

Walk into a nursing home in your community and you’re likely to see a mixture of staff, residents, family members and volunteers. They might be engaged in activities, listening to live music, or preparing to…

Each year on April 7th, the World Health Organization (WHO) spotlights a health issue that affects people worldwide. This year, Senior Lifestyle is joining the conversation, which is focused on depression with the theme “Depression:…

Being the caregiver for your mother, father or both can be a tough task. From rolling around wheelchairs to making sure medications are taken properly, caring for elderly parents can be both physically and mentally…