Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights Recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home has been recognized on Newsweek's prestigious list of America's Best Nursing Homes for 2025, a recognition that highlights its commitment to Grace-filled living and comprehensive care. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and a full spectrum of services for seniors and their families for more than 130 years.
Simpson Residents Prove Impact Has No Age Limit: Celebrating Visionary Women Making a Difference
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson's President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of older adults by supporting its residents' ambitions and facilitating their continued impact on the world, including two remarkable women residents.
Healing Spirits, Touching Lives: Lutheran Life Communities’ Christmas Appeal for Foundation’s Chaplaincy Fund
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Life Communities invites compassionate donors to support their Foundation's Chaplaincy Fund, a critical program ensuring spiritual care and emotional support for seniors across four vibrant communities. A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care to people from all denominations.
Embrace the Warmth of Community this Holiday: Let Lutheran Home’s Move-In Service Do All the Work While You Enjoy New Beginnings
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a move, as communities like Lutheran Home offer festive events and activities that help residents stay engaged, connected and surrounded by new friends.
The Evolution in Senior Care: Simpson House is Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simpson House recognizes Long-Term Care Awareness Month by showcasing the significant advancements in senior living that redefine traditional perceptions of nursing homes. Located in Philadelphia, Simpson House offers a vibrant community where older adults are empowered to live with dignity, independence, and joy, truly embodying the notion that it's "not your grandmother's typical nursing home."
eCaregivers Redefines Private-Pay Senior Home Care with Revolutionary Platform Empowering Families and Seniors
MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eCaregivers is an innovative online platform connecting families with private-pay Care Providers, offering a safe, transparent, reliable, and affordable alternative to traditional caregiving agencies. Designed for both Care Seekers and Providers (companions, aides, LPNs, RNs, PTs), it provides agency-quality tools and features with potential savings of up to 50%. As eCaregivers disrupts the senior caregiving industry, it seeks strategic investors to drive growth and expand its scalable platform, reshaping the future of private-pay home care services.
ThriveFEST 2024 at Lutheran Home Celebrates Active Aging, Learning and Community Connection
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home invites the community to discover the art of positive aging at ThriveFEST 2024, celebrating life, learning and longevity. This educational event showcases a 134-year legacy of aging with grace and neighborly care and will deliver valuable insights for everyone - from seniors and caregivers to adult children looking to help their parents enhance their well-being.
Lutheran Life Communities Combines Spirituality with Positive Aging in September’s ‘Aging Gracefully’ Sunday Series
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lutheran Life Communities is hosting an "Aging Gracefully" sermon series at all four of their Chicagoland locations this September, focusing on the Five G's of Aging: Gather, Grow, Give, Go, and Gratitude. This enriching series is non-denominational and open to all. The Sunday series will be held weekly starting September 8 at the four Lutheran Life Communities.
Lutheran Home’s ‘Best Friend’s Guide to Dementia’ Series Kicks Off
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lutheran Home is hosting a complimentary "Best Friends Guide to Dementia" educational series starting this month. The healthcare campus is part of non-profit Lutheran Life Communities and provides the most comprehensive constellation of memory support services, options and resources in Arlington Heights.
Step into Modern Living: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
Life in Full Bloom: Lutheran Life Communities Unveils Fun and Educational Summer Event Series for Seniors
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lutheran Life Communities launches a fun and educational summer event series for its three entrance-fee Life Plan Communities in the Chicagoland area: Luther Oaks, Pleasant View and Wittenberg Village. While each location has a unique personality, they all deliver on the same promise: inspiring growth, connection and vitality for older adults.
Simpson Senior Living Executives Honored with Distinguished Service Awards from LeadingAge Pennsylvania
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system that includes Life Plan Communities, affordable housing, home care, and rehabilitation, announced that Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, and Thomas Lee III, Director of Maintenance at one of their communities, Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, were honored earlier this month with distinguished service awards from LeadingAge Pennsylvania.
Charles E. Smith Life Communities Hosts 14th Annual Sara and Samuel J. Lessans Healthcare Symposium
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), in collaboration with Suburban Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced today the 14th annual Sara and Samuel J. Lessans Healthcare Symposium. This event brings together clinicians, caregivers and experts in the field of senior care to share the latest research, best practices and innovations in the industry.
Pro-Aging Influencer, Makeda Smith, Closes Women’s History Month with Book Release, ‘Flying Over 50 at Any Age’ and New Coaching Portal, ‘The Makeda Method’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- When veteran entertainment industry publicist Makeda Smith began pole dancing as a fitness hobby, over 12 years ago, she had no idea it would morph into a life changing journey. The 63-year-old grandmother, who has received international notoriety for her dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50, has announced a brand expansion during Women's History Month.
Experience the Epitome of Center-Stage Senior Living
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced today a series of fun and enriching LifeLAB events for March and April 2024. Offering a glimpse into the vibrant senior living lifestyle at CESLC, these complimentary events promise to engage, educate and entertain attendees on a variety of captivating subjects. LifeLAB events range from delightful musical performances and fun, engaging social events to insightful panel discussions on the unique essence of residing at Charles E. Smith Life Communities.
Dive into a Healthier Spring: The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) Offers Free Trial of Wellness & Aquatics Center
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH), a fun, diverse and uniquely urban senior living community in Philadelphia, is excited to announce a special promotional offer for its Wellness & Aquatics Center program. During the month of March 2024, new participants 62 and older can enjoy a free trial of the program, letting people experience all of the benefits of both aquatic and traditional exercise while also enjoying a sense of community among peers.
Reimagining Wellness: At Charles E. Smith Life Communities The Age-Old House Calls Are An Innovative Approach To Healthcare
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced the recent promotion of Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires to executive vice president, medical affairs/chief medical officer and medical director of Charles E. Smith Life Communities. Dr. Gil-Pires leads a team of world-class doctors who still make house calls.
Charles E. Smith Life Communities Sets the Stage for Artful Living
ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) today announced the launch of a new LifeLAB program offering complimentary community classes, events and webinars for today's modern elder. The program offers fun and interactive learning opportunities to tour and learn about the benefits of living at Charles E. Smith Life Communities while enjoying music, wine, coffee, hors d'oeuvres, interactive art and more.
New Smart Watch For Seniors with Fall Detection from Medical Care Alert
NORTHVILLE, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Seniors have a new way to stay safe with the new SmartWatch PRO from Medical Care Alert. This smart watch is designed for seniors to get emergency help when needed, and stay connected with family and friends. Unlike standard smart watches, the SmartWatch PRO is designed with seniors in mind and offers automatic fall detection as an optional feature.
Empowered Aging Announces the ‘See Me. Hear Me.’ Campaign in Recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Leading Bay Area nonprofit, Empowered Aging announces the launch of their Elder Abuse Awareness campaign, 'See Me. Hear Me.™' This movement is designed to shed light on the vulnerability of older adults and adults with disabilities living in long-term care facilities and in the community. For the month of June, the organization will be sharing stories of the people behind the cases that the Empowered Aging team takes on while preserving privacy.
New Book, ‘Our Walk with Grandma’ by Dolores F. Kurzeka, Showcases That Fun Multigenerational Walks Create Memories that Transcend Generations
MURRIETA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- A newly released children's book, "Our Walk with Grandma" is both fun and educational. It shares a cherished time of a grandma and her grandkids enjoying a beautiful walk together while learning about the surrounding nature. It's written by Dolores F. Kurzeka, delightfully illustrated by Nichole Monahan and posthumously released by her children to honor her memory.
Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving senior living community in the Cascade Mountain foothills, makes living a quality 100-year life possible
ISSAQUAH, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.
Alliance Group Launches Living Benefits Awareness Month 2023 with Theme: GoFundYourself
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alliance Group launched their sixth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, to be observed throughout the month of January 2023. The industry-wide campaign, which takes place each January, aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance and the role it plays in protecting families' financial security.
SparksPlus Brings the College Campus Experience to Senior Living Communities with Some of the Brightest Minds in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- The SparksPlus On-Demand Life Enrichment Program announces the holistic programs and esteemed speakers for the 2023 season. These video-on-demand classes, designed for seniors living in communities, feature top minds from world-class institutions, such as Yale and Pratt Design Institute, and the United Nations, to a Grammy Award musician. SparksPlus is a division of 3rdPlus.
New ‘Ready Now’ Podcast Features Survivors, Experts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., today introduced a new podcast that features thought-provoking conversations with survivors of a range of emergencies and end-of-life scenarios-from major hurricanes to Alzheimer's Disease. "Ready Now" explores the ways everyday consumers can take charge of becoming ready, now, for life's most difficult scenarios.
U.S. News & World Report Names The Welstone At Mission Crossing a Best Senior Living Award Winner
MISSION, Kansas /ScoopCloud/ -- Active Independent Living community The Welstone At Mission Crossing earned a top honor in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Independent Living category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News & World Report Names TerraBella Northridge a Best Senior Living Award Winner
RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Senior living community TerraBella Northridge earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.
U.S. News & World Report Names TerraBella Spartanburg a Best Senior Living Award Winner
SPARTANBURG, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Senior living community TerraBella Spartanburg earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.
Legacy Launch Pad Publishing releases comedic memoir about mother-daughter relationships by Bonnie Lorber Habyan
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- How can you honor a lifetime of quirky, funny and off-color perspectives from your beloved but aging mom? If you're Bonnie Lorber Habyan, you gather all those moments, write them into a hilarious book and launch it on her 91st birthday. Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is proud to be releasing "The World According to Bess: A Funny, Unfiltered Memoir of Life Lessons from My 90-Year-Old Mom."
Dispatch Media Group Names Westerwood a Winner of the Columbus Top Workplaces Award for the 7th Year in a Row
COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Westerwood has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
Aldersgate Life Plan Community Participates in Welcoming America Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aldersgate Life Plan Community announced today that they will be participating with their community of residents, staff as well as their overarching community in the Welcoming America Conference being held in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 18-20, 2022.
Aldersgate Life Plan Community Wins Charlotte Magazine’s BOB Award
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aldersgate Life Plan Community announced today that they won Charlotte Magazine's Best of the Best award for 2022, recognizing them as the best senior living community in town by the voters in Charlotte.
Great Speech Inc. Strengthens Its Presence Nationwide with Medicare Enrollment
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Great Speech Inc., a national virtual speech therapy company committed to improving health equity for America's underserved seniors, today announced its affiliated clinical group Great Therapy Group LLC, has significantly increased the breadth and depth of its provider network nationwide by receiving its own Medicare number.
Steps to Improve Independence When Living with Visual Impairment
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado are speaking out about how to improve independence and quality of life when experiencing permanent vision loss. 2020 Eyes Colorado is the COA's eye health public awareness initiative to promote healthy eyes and vision across the state throughout the year.
Alliance Group and Living Benefits Awareness Month
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alliance Group launched their fifth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, to be observed throughout the month of January 2022. The industry-wide campaign, which takes place each January, aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance and the role it plays in protecting families' financial security.