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Experience Evergreen Place at the 2020 Winter Showcase

We’re opening our doors and inviting you to come and experience all the wonderful things Evergreen Place Assisted Living has to offer! Take a tour of our five senior apartment floor plans, enjoy a hot beverage and freshly made biscotti, and learn why our residents love calling Evergreen Place home. Throughout the afternoon, you can […]

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10 Healthy Habits for Seniors

Putting health first is important for everyone, especially for senior citizens. Seniors are the most at risk for chronic illnesses and other serious health issues and must take care of their bodies as they age. Consider forming these ten healthy habits to improve everyday health. Putting these into practice can only help seniors live the […]

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5 Tips for Settling Into a Senior Living Community

When it’s time to make the move to a senior living community, transitions can be challenging. Many feel that they’re leaving years of memories behind, and others simply dread cleaning decades of drawers! Thankfully, many seniors have survived the senior living transition, and have thrived as a result. Here are a few tips that seniors […]

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Staying Balanced: Why Balance Matters to Seniors

The definition of BALANCE, whether as a noun or a verb is, “an even distribution of weight enabling a person or object to remain upright and steady so that it does not fall”. As we age, maintaining physical balance becomes more challenging, leaving seniors at risk for dangerous falls. Older persons who fall are at […]

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How to Protect Sensitive Skin in Cold Weather

As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. This is part of the natural aging process, but also related to genetics and sun exposure throughout our lifetime. For elderly persons, the harsh conditions of winter can make that already delicate skin more vulnerable to injury. For some, dry skin can be caused by […]

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Holiday Cyber Security Tips for Older Adults

Christmas is around the corner and you’ve got some holiday shopping to do! The internet has made it easier than ever before for users to find and purchase the items they want, which comes in handy around the holidays. However, there are many cybersecurity issues that can develop while you’re enjoying the gift of giving. […]

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Engaging Christmas Activities for the Elderly

Christmas time is here, and friends and family are near! The holidays are the perfect time to include older loved ones in holiday-themed activities. Group activities provide a great way for your senior relatives to socialize, which can reduce senior isolation and loneliness that can occur during the winter months. Whether it’s helping plan Christmas […]

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Celebrate the Holidays at Evergreen Place’s Holiday Open House

If you’re looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, look no further! All are welcome to come and celebrate the holiday season with us here at Evergreen Place Assisted Living in Normal during our Holiday Open House! There will be delicious appetizers, Evergreen sangria, and a variety of punch and wine […]

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Managing Sundowners Syndrome

​Sundowners syndrome, also known as “sundowning”, commonly occurs in seniors with mid-stage to advanced Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 20% of seniors with Alzheimer’s will experience sundowning. This syndrome is characterized by confusion and agitation that increases during the late afternoon and evening hours. Other symptoms often include […]

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Handling the Holidays with Aging Parents

The holidays are usually when you see your family the most. This can be a wonderful time of fellowship, but it can also quickly become stressful, especially if you are visiting aging parents who are struggling to live independently. As you spend more time together, you may begin to see changes in your loved one’s […]

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