Life at The Clare

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””

As Life Enrichment Director at The Clare, Lori Griffin organizes all entertainment, outings, educational programming and special events for the residents at the high-rise retirement community in Chicago’s Gold Coast. … Continue reading “Life Enrichment at The Clare: Keeping Residents Involved and Active”

Is the retirement age going up? The traditional idea of retirement may be a thing of the past. These days, more and more older adults are foregoing retirement, or at … Continue reading “The Changing Face of Retirement”

To get a full sense of Clare resident Steve Molinari’s story, it’s important to understand his roots. A second-generation Italian, Steve was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, a small town south … Continue reading “Steve Molinari: First-Generation College Grad, Former Federal Employee Finds Acceptance, Community at The Clare”

Working while retired isn’t necessarily the retirement that we all dream of. The common belief – and what we look forward to – is the idea that retirement means no … Continue reading “Working While Retired: How Retirement Can Lead to New Beginnings”

Sell Your Art at Minted Retired and looking to take on a creative endeavor? Competitive in nature and wanting to sell artwork? Seeking mentorship and community? Whatever the situation, Minted … Continue reading “Becoming a Minted Artist: A Platform for Older Adults to Sell Art, Acquire New Skills”