Life at The Clare

From plays and poetry to books and paintings, residents continue to pursue creative endeavors and develop new passions during their retirement at The Clare. For resident Jack Jennings, inspiration for … Continue reading “Residents Pursue Creative Endeavors During Retirement at The Clare”

Active seniors today want to make the most of their later years, exploring museums, attending performances and continuously learning. That’s what makes luxury retirement communities in Chicago so alluring. They … Continue reading “Why Luxury Retirement Communities in Chicago Are Thriving”

Overall wellness for residents of The Clare encompasses many facets, from an active lifestyle and healthy dining options to stimulating social interactions. Of course, maintaining health at its core is … Continue reading “Role of the Wellness Nurse Navigator at The Clare”

Growing up in India, Clare resident Dr. Sunil Shabde was surrounded by science. His father was a renowned mathematician, known for conducting research on Einstein’s Unified Field Theory in the … Continue reading “Dr. Sunil Shabde: Physics and Electrical Engineering Researcher Shares his Journey to the United States”

Clare resident Ed Wentz doesn’t abide by the rules when it comes to art. Upon retiring, Ed took up watercolor, honing his unique style, his individual technique. He woke up … Continue reading “Clare Resident Ed Wentz: Breaking the Rules in Art”

Security is common in many high-rise Chicago residences. At The Clare, however, security services look quite different, and they’re crucial to the building’s operations. From conducting wellness checks and handling … Continue reading “A Day in the Life of The Clare Security”

Clare resident Andy Poznanski has often been one step ahead. He and his family were one step ahead of significant danger on several occasions during World War II. He was … Continue reading “Andy Poznanski: One Step Ahead”

Over the years, Clare resident Nancy Lee Spilove made her way through a number of careers before retiring at The Clare in Chicago. She spent 10 years managing her ex-husband’s … Continue reading “Nancy Lee Spilove: The Meditation and Precision of Sumi-e Painting”

One night a few years back, as Clare resident Susie Kealy slept, she dreamt about her cat. It was an unusual dream. Susie’s cat has a line along the length … Continue reading “Susie Kealy: When a Dream Becomes Art”

Clare cook Brian Beech, a Lead Cook, has worked in multiple delis and restaurants over the years. His time in Chicago dining services at the community, however, has been the … Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Clare Cook Brian Beech”

Decluttering can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when downsizing for a move to senior living like The Clare. Chances are, you’ve collected countless pieces of furniture, knick-knacks, documents … Continue reading “What Is Your Plan? Decluttering and Downsizing for a Move to Senior Living”

What do building maintenance services look like at The Clare? From keeping the facility running smoothly, handling operative emergencies, assisting residents with in-home requests, and setting up for various events, … Continue reading “A Day in the Life of Maintenance at The Clare”

What do housekeeping services look like at The Clare? Bernardo Brito’s passion shines through as he explains his tasks as an environmental service technician and shares his love for The … Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a Clare Housekeeper”

What is concierge service at The Clare? Michael Kwyer shares an inside look at his daily activities and interactions and his favorite part about working in the community. At 2pm … Continue reading “A Day in the Life of The Clare Concierge”

Clare Poet Carol Feiser Laque Clare resident and poet Carol Feiser Laque’s grandmothers opened up the world to her: the world of domesticity and the world of the arts. “At … Continue reading “Clare Poet Carol Feiser Laque Draws Inspiration from ‘The Silent Music of the Mind’”

How will memory care change by the year 2025? The future of dementia care is an increasingly important topic, especially as the incidence of memory impairment rises exponentially. Here are … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: The Future of Dementia Care”

Considering moving to a life plan community like The Clare? Doing so may boost your health, according to new research. The first-year results of the Age Well Study reveals that … Continue reading “What Are the Benefits of Life Plan Communities?”

Will Alzheimer’s be cured in your lifetime? Despite bleak statistics surrounding the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and study after study outlining risk factors, many people maintain hope that a cure … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: Will Alzheimer’s Be Cured in Your Lifetime?”

Does turning 65 automatically mean cognitive health will begin to decline? With the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s easy to assume that developing dementia – or at the very least, … Continue reading “Memory Mondays: More Years of Good Cognitive Health for Older Adults”

Looking for tips to live longer? The healthy habits of so-called “super agers” may provide some insight into aging well. “Super agers” denotes the group of adults above the age … Continue reading “Tips to Live Longer: The Healthy Habits of “Super Agers””