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For Mitch Zuverink, the move to a retirement community was mainly for social reasons. After his wife passed away, Mitch found himself spending much of his time alone. While he could live independently just fine, he wanted to be around friends.…

“He jumped at that idea,” Ron says. “He thought that would be great.” Bob began to thrive again as soon as he moved in. He’s back in good spirits and has made a lot of friends,…

Royal Park Place residents have a history of prioritizing brain health. Many residents have already embraced the Dakim Brain Fitness program available to residents on the campus computers. This year, Life Enrichment Director Carrie Fahey started a new program to help keep brains sharp: Wits Workouts, a brain health resource tool developed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champlain Extension Program.…

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.…