Life at The Clare

The holidays are right around the corner, and that usually means it’s time to search for the perfect presents for your family, friends and more. When someone close to you … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Holiday Gift Ideas for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s”

Find more fun things to do Illinois with our list of the 10 most underrated museums in Chicago. 1. Money Museum https://www.chicagofed.org/education/money-museum/index 230 South LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60604 Visit … Continue reading “Chicago’s Most Underrated Museums”

Interacting with people on some of the most joyous and inspiring days of their lives has been a major perk for Clare resident Virginia Wolff throughout her career. As an … Continue reading “Virginia Wolff: Magic Moments as a Chicago Wedding Florist”

Engaging seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on various levels is a main objective for memory care communities, caregivers, family members, and loved ones. One such engaging activity … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Aquatic Exercise for Seniors with Dementia”

Memory loss and cognitive decline are often considered the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent research suggests a relationship between declining glucose levels and the risk of dementia – and … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Glucose Levels and the Risk of Dementia”

Get To Know John Buchanan. Clare resident John Buchanan didn’t always intend to become a pastor. When he graduated with a degree in government, he was unsure of what came … Continue reading “John Buchanan: A Life of Impact”

There’s been a greater prevalence of and push for dementia care across the globe in recent years. This is especially true as there’s an estimated 5.5 million people living with … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Dementia Care Across the Globe”

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s is increasing at a rapid rate. Researchers have been searching for ways to catch the disease early and even prevent it entirely. And the modern-day predicament … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Is Alzheimer’s a Modern Disease?”

There’s no denying the correlation between muscles and aging. As we get older, we lose muscle mass, and often that leads to the perception that we’re weak and unhealthy. But … Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Muscles and Aging”