Life at The Clare

When Clare resident Renee Zellner moved to The Clare from Cleveland about three years ago, she swiftly took advantage of new friendships, various concerts and lectures, and her new neighborhood in Chicago’s Gold Coast. In recent months, however, the life she carved out for herself doesn’t look quite the same as it once did. In … Continue reading “A New Normal: A Day in the Life at The Clare During COVID”

Employees of The Clare often say the best part of working for the community is the residents. This sentiment has been truer than ever throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, which has affected the senior population at alarming rates and compelled their ultimate COVID-19 efforts. As the virus descended upon the United States, The Clare implemented a … Continue reading “The Clare Residents Thank Employees for COVID-19 Efforts”

In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, The Clare has incorporated countless operational changes throughout the community to promote safety and reduce the spread of the virus. However, no change has been as drastic as that which took place within dining operations at The Clare. Bars and restaurants in Illinois have now been closed to … Continue reading “From Dine-In to Delivery: A Change in Dining Operations at The Clare”

Social distancing recommendations have eliminated the possibility of in-person events and activities at senior living communities amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Since social and learning opportunities are a major component of The Clare lifestyle, the community had to get creative with its enrichment offerings for residents, turning to virtual programming as a solution. That’s where Zoom … Continue reading “A Shift to Virtual Programming at The Clare”

Let me take a moment to update you on what LCS and our Family of Companies are doing to address the novel coronavirus – or COVID-19 – and highlight how we can come together to prevent the spread of this illness. The health and safety of our employees and residents is our top priority. As … Continue reading “An Update on COVID-19 From LCS CEO Joel Nelson”

The health, safety and well-being of our residents, employees and families is always a priority at our community.  With the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news and in the minds of many, we want to address actions, which are taking place related to this concern. Some of the actions we are addressing include: Consistent updates and … Continue reading “The Clare’s Coronavirus Preparedness”

First impressions at The Clare are important, and the Front Desk is responsible for ensuring residents, guests, employees, and others feel welcome and taken care of as soon as they enter the Lobby. On a Tuesday afternoon, Front Desk Supervisor Shanette Wells, Receptionist Tiffany Thomas, and Doorperson Bob Jackson command the Front Desk. This trio … Continue reading “First Impressions at The Clare: A Day in the Life of the Front Desk”

The benefits of art therapy are countless. Creativity, in whatever form it takes, does not stop at a particular age but continues for a lifetime. Residents at The Clare prove this to be true, and they also demonstrate that it is never too late to begin or revive creativity, no matter how it is expressed. … Continue reading “Over a Decade of Clare Artists”

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