Why is Walking so Good for Senior Health?
Aging leads to many changes in our physical and mental wellness, but there are numerous ways to improve or maintain our current health. Whether it be due to a change …
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For Dave Humphreys, ‘retirement’ is more a figure of speech than a reality.
The resident of Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove continues to work in areas for which he has a passion. A native of Downers Grove, Humphreys is a …
Former Hinsdale Resident Enjoying Her Next Chapter at Oak Trace in Downers Grove
Where some people see a glass half empty and others view it as half full, she’s likely to see it as being positively overflowing. Early in 2020, Amanda (Mandy) Stewart …
5 Perfect Day Trips for Seniors in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers’ Grove is a bustling Chicago suburb that offers a small town vibe near the big city. Bursting with unique boutiques and eateries, it’s also a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, …
5 Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
A balanced, nutritious diet plays a huge role in our mental and physical health – and the older we get, the more eating well can make a difference. This is …
What Seniors in Illinois Need to Know About Independent Living
Deciding where you want to live is a necessary part of planning for life after retirement. Many older adults in Illinois are choosing to move into senior living communities for …
How to Understand Your Life Care Contract
As you evaluate your senior living options, you will at some point encounter the term continuing care retirement community, or CCRC. These types of communities offer a variety of living …
Downers Grove’s Oak Trace Creates Special Valentine’s Day Care Packages for Military Service Members
Oak Trace residents, family members, local junior high students, and team members worked together to create Valentine’s Day themed care packages to send to military service members as part of …
5 Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors
Cardiac health is important at any life stage, and that holds true into your retirement years. If you’re wondering how you can bring a little more health into the new …
7 Questions to Ask Your Parents About Long-Term Care
Discussing long-term care with your parents may feel like an uncomfortable topic to breach, but having this important conversation now will be much easier than waiting until a catastrophic health …