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Creativity is Key to Maintaining Health

Our residents at The Admiral at the Lake joined our senior living community to spend less time bothering with stressors that weigh them down, and more time doing the things…

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Exploring summer hobbies at The Admiral: benefits of gardening for seniors

As the weather gets warmer, residents at The Admiral at the Lake spend more time enjoying outdoor activities in the beautiful city of Chicago. Luckily, they don’t have to travel…

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A Day for Strong Women in Our Lives

Published: May 7, 2021 Anna Maria Jarvis so admired her mother, a social activist and faith-filled woman, that she embarked on a mission to honor all mothers. The first official…

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Kendal at Oberlin's Program Committee

Published: April 9, 2021 Kendal at Oberlin has a rich tradition of utilizing its main auditorium to the max. Professors and musicians from Oberlin College lectured or performed in Heiser…

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What to do for Mother's Day in Chicago

The events of this past year have kept us from seeing our loved ones, giving us a greater appreciation for the value of quality time. The need for connection is…

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When to Think About Moving

As people age, their needs, preferences, interests and lifestyles change. Approaching retirement means having more time for the things you want to do as you stop working or choose to…

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Senior Diet and Fitness Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart

The likelihood of developing coronary heart disease and suffering from heart failure increases with age. Normal aging processes can cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that lead to…

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10 Tips for Improving Senior Mental Health

It makes sense to pay as much attention to your mental health as you do your physical health because the two are intertwined. According to the World Health Organization, over…

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Exercise Can Improve Brain Health as We Age

Aging causes changes to the brain size, vasculature and cognition, but not every area of the brain is impacted in the same way. The most widely seen cognitive impact associated…

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