“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato No matter your age, music touches everyone. Science has confirmed that as humans, we are hard-wired to have a response to music. Whether you like jazz, classical, pop, rap, blues or a mixture of […]
Assisted Living Week September 8-14 is National Assisted Living Week. Evergreen Senior Living communities across the state will be celebrating with a variety of activities and educational opportunities. The theme for this year’s celebration is “A Spark of Creativity”. The theme, as developed by the National Center for Assisted Living aims to inspire residents to […]
This June, the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month”. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease, and finding a cure to stop this deadly disease. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, reasoning skills and thinking. Nearly 6 million Americans suffer from this disease, with […]
The Census Bureau estimates there are nearly 750,000 veterans living in Illinois today. A large number of them served during the Vietnam War and are at the age when an assisted living or supportive living community might be appropriate. Assisted living and supportive living provide private apartments where seniors can live in a community of […]
A good night’s sleep is an amazing gift! You know the mornings you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day? Those are so much better than the nights of tossing and turning, waking up feeling sluggish and foggy. Healthy sleep is a critical part of both physical and mental health. With a […]
Evergreen Senior Living Communities in Illinois are celebrating Supportive Living Week from April 22-26. The theme for 2019 is “Never Stop Dancing”. Music and movement pair effortlessly. The language of music is universal and for seniors, songs can evoke memories to various pivotal times in their lives. Just the sound of a familiar tune can […]
Spring is in the air and the home and garden centers are full of tress, plants, flowers and herbs to be purchased and lovingly planted at home. Tending to your own personal piece of nature can be very soothing and relaxing. Whether you grow a garden full of vegetables or just enjoy the blooms of […]
Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, a bird, reptile or rodent lover, one thing is certain: WE LOVE OUR PETS. Ask any pet owner and most of them will tell you they consider their pet to be part of their family. In the United States, over $70 billion was spent in […]
Vitamin D is sometimes known as the “sunshine vitamin” and it is a vital nutrient in helping our bodies be healthy and strong. We call it the sunshine vitamin because our bodies can’t produce it unless our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is not found in a lot of foods we consume, thus […]
Seniors & How to Prevent Falls One of the greatest areas of concern impacting seniors’ safety and independence is falling. As strength, mobility and balance change with age, the elderly population becomes more vulnerable to falls. In fact, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) identifies falls as the number one cause of senior injury […]