Life at The Clare

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”

Lincoln Park, the second-most-visited park in the United States with 20 million visitors a year, stretches across the lakefront of North Side Chicago for a sprawling seven miles. Starting from … Continue reading “History of Lincoln Park: Chicago”

Negative stereotypes around aging run rampant in our society. This may cause many of us to fear getting older, yet there are so many tremendous benefits of aging that we … Continue reading “The Benefits of Aging”

Travel around Chicago and you’ll quickly find numerous Polish groceries, restaurants, and festivals. While New York and London both have a larger number of Poles, Chicago’s population holds the highest … Continue reading “Polish History in Chicago”

Finding suitable senior living options for couples when they have varying care needs can be difficult. One may be completely independent while the other has drastically different health demands, yet … Continue reading “Senior Living Options for Couples with Different Care Needs”

The effects of dementia on caregivers are more paramount than ever, as the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease increases and its impact proves devastating. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Effects of Dementia on Caregivers”

Healthy or not, here advanced medical directives come. Just over one-third of adults in the United States have advanced directives for medical care, according to new research findings. These documents … Continue reading “Advanced Medical Directives: Why Do You Need One?”

Changes in your speech may be one of many early signs of cognitive decline. New research notes that more pauses, filler words and other verbal alterations can indicate whether you’re … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Early Signs of Cognitive Decline May Include Speech”

Retirement isn’t all rest, relaxation and an escape from your job. These days, the retirement age seems obsolete, as more seniors work through their older years. It’s not necessarily because … Continue reading “Why More Seniors Work After Retirement”