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Victorian Village awarded First in Illinois Memory Care Certification from the Joint Commission

Victorian Village was recently first in the state to earn Joint Commission Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities using standards developed in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association. The certification helps demonstrate Victorian Village’s commitment to provide high quality and safe care for people in assisted living communities with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They were also given accreditation for their Assisted Living Community.…

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What Is a Senior Living Community?

As you start to think about where you want to live in retirement, you’ll encounter a wide range of senior living options. A quick online search will bring up everything from senior housing and 55+ apartments to retirement communities, senior living communities and more. Knowing the differences between these types of senior living can help you narrow down your search and ultimately find the right fit for you.…

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How to Choose a Senior Apartment Floor Plan

Are you on a hunt to find the perfect senior apartment? Find a list of things to consider when looking at floor plans to help you make a good decision.…

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How to Find Purpose in Retirement

Life after retirement can be a bit of a bumpy transition for some people. In fact, according to a 2020 Edward Jones/Age Wave study, at least one-third of newly retired individuals have difficulty finding purpose beyond the jobs they just left. Another study found that roughly 9% of retirees experience some level of mental decline within their first five-to-six years of retirement.…