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It’s Tuesday morning, and a group of older adults use handbells, while another individual sits and plays the piano, all in time with Lisa Targonski-Cisneros’ flute. The group has just finished a heartwarming visit with a therapy dog and her handler, and soon they’ll all eat together while music gently plays in the background. This is a glimpse of what Memory Care looks like at Park Place of Elmhurst.…

Grief is a complex emotion, but it’s something no one can escape experiencing. As we work to enhance lives in new, meaningful ways to meet our residents’ needs, we have begun to offer GriefShare on some of our campuses.…

Heart health is crucial at every stage of life, but it becomes even more significant as we age. Incorporating a few lifestyle changes can help seniors maintain a healthy heart and live their golden years to the fullest. Here are some heart-healthy tips for seniors.…

At first, it’s almost imperceptible, but then the finger tapping gets stronger, more regular, and right in time with the music. Now the left foot joins in, and a smile spreads across one hospice patient’s face as she listens to a Jerry Lee Lewis song from her youth. This patient has lost the use of the left side of her body and is now bedbound, but after a few minutes, she begins telling stories about the musicals she loved going to with her grandchildren in Chicago. As the memories flow, so does the palpable joy.…