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FOR OVER A CENTURY, Cantata has been helping seniors live their best lives

ABrookfield community fixture for more than 100 years, the not-for-profit Cantata campus offers a range of living options set within the quiet privacy of a scenic 10-acre forested preserve, yet remains readily accessible to the greater Chicago area.

“With Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Rehab and Long-Term Care, we are here to help our residents navigate the progression of their entire life journey, whatever it looks like and whatever they need,” said Cantata’s resident services director Lesya Shoorgot.

Residents can choose where to enter the Cantata system with the ability to transition between levels of care as their health and preferences evolve. The Independent Living apartments provide residents with a sense of freedom and opportunities for socialization with friends and neighbors.

“It’s a great environment to start your retirement in,” Shoorgot said. “Caregiving support is available for an additional fee at the Independent Living level. Later, if your care requirements start to change, our Assisted Living approach is unique in that you can still maximize your independence in your own apartment with assistance available only as much as you need it.”

Assisted Living residents can choose from private one or two-bedroom apartment options and remain free to set their own daily schedules and leave the campus at will.

“When you do need help with bathing, dressing or medications, we’re there at the touch of a button,” Shoorgot said. “There’s no caregiver in the room with you all day long. Our residents are able to maintain their privacy but still have immediate access to additional care whenever they want it.”

Between Independent Living and Assisted Living, Cantata manages 150 apartments on the property with changing availability and serves meals in restaurant-style dining rooms.

“All of our food is made fresh in-house daily — soups and starters, two entrees and a dessert,” Shoorgot said.

“Many of our residents love the fact that they don’t have to worry about cleaning up or doing the dishes after they eat!”

A variety of life-enrichment programs — including games, movie screenings, craft activities, music, shopping trips, restaurant visits and religious services — create

a full, well-rounded experience for Cantata residents.

“Our most popular activity is an instructor-led exercise class each morning after breakfast,” Shoorgot said. “Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library leads a book club here, and we have RBHS students visit to do activities with our residents as well. It’s always fun to see the different generations coming together and having a good time.”

A dedicated staff of employees who truly care about the residents they serve are one of the reasons for Cantata’s longevity. Some have been with the organization for as long as 25 years.

“We have a real passion for the work we do, our residents and their families,” Shoorgot said. “We’ve been around long enough to become experts in the industry. The aging process isn’t onesize-fits-all; it’s unique and different for each person. We’re here to help every step of the way.”

For more information, visit www. cantata.org or call us 708-387-1030!

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For two decades, Belmont Village has provided best in class hospitality and support for thousands of seniors in Chicago and in great cities across the U.S. Our assisted living and memory care programs set the standard of excellence. University collaborations with UCLA and Vanderbilt have helped us champion unmatched cognitive health and wellness programs with positive, evidence-based results for residents. With exquisite spaces and superb hospitality, at Belmont Village you’ll experience senior living in a class all its own.

THE CARE MOM RECEIVES AT BELMONT VILLAGE IS IN A CLASS ALL ITS OWN.

THE CARE MOM RECEIVES AT BELMONT

THE CARE MOM RECEIVES AT BELMONT VILLAGE IS IN A CLASS ALL ITS OWN.

For two decades, Belmont Village has provided best in class hospitality and support for thousands of seniors in Chicago and in great cities across the U.S. Our assisted living and memory care programs set the standard of excellence. University collaborations with UCLA and Vanderbilt have helped us champion unmatched cognitive health and wellness programs with positive, evidence-based results for residents. With exquisite spaces and superb hospitality, at Belmont Village you’ll experience senior living in a class all its own.

For two decades, Belmont Village has provided best in class hospitality and support for thousands of seniors in Chicago and in great cities across the U.S. Our assisted living and memory care programs set the standard of excellence. University collaborations with UCLA and Vanderbilt have helped us champion unmatched cognitive health and wellness programs with positive, evidence-based results for residents. With exquisite spaces and superb hospitality, at Belmont Village you’ll experience senior living in a class all its own.

THE CARE MOM RECEIVES AT BELMONT VILLAGE IS IN A CLASS ALL ITS OWN.

For two decades, Belmont Village has provided best in class hospitality and support for thousands of seniors in Chicago and in great cities across the U.S. Our assisted living and memory care programs set the standard of excellence. University collaborations with UCLA and Vanderbilt have helped us champion unmatched cognitive health and wellness programs with positive, evidence-based results for residents. With exquisite spaces and superb hospitality, at Belmont Village you’ll experience senior living in a class all its own.

For two decades, Belmont Village has provided best in class hospitality and support for thousands of seniors in Chicago and in great cities across the U.S. Our assisted living and memory care programs set the standard of excellence. University collaborations with UCLA and Vanderbilt have helped us champion unmatched cognitive health and wellness programs with positive, evidence-based results for residents. With exquisite spaces and superb hospitality, at Belmont Village you’ll experience senior living in a class all its own.

Premier Programs for Hospitality, Health & Wellness

To learn more, visit BELMONTVILLAGE.COM/OAKPARK

To learn more, visit BELMONTVILLAGE.COM/OAKPARK Call 708-848-7200 to schedule a personal tour today.

Medication management with licensed nurse on-site 24/7

To learn more, visit BELMONTVILLAGE.COM/OAKPARK

Call 708-848-7200 to schedule a personal tour today.

Premier Programs for Hospitality, Health & Wellness

Diabetes Center of Excellence

Premier Programs for Hospitality, Health & Wellness

Call 708-848-7200 to schedule a personal tour today.

Circle of Friends® award-winning memory care

Premier Programs for Hospitality, Health & Wellness

Medication management with licensed nurse on-site 24/7

Diabetes Center of Excellence

Dedicated Alzheimer's Care

Medication management with licensed nurse on-site 24/7

Circle of Friends® award-winning memory care

Diabetes Center of Excellence

Medication management with licensed nurse on-site 24/7

Mind Body Awareness (MBA) Wellness program

Premier Programs for Hospitality, Health & Wellness

Diabetes Center of Excellence

Dedicated Alzheimer's Care

Physical therapy, rehabilitation and fitness

Circle of Friends® award-winning memory care

Circle of Friends® award-winning memory care

Mind Body Awareness (MBA) Wellness program

Dedicated Alzheimer's Care

Medication management with licensed nurse on-site 24/7

Dedicated Alzheimer's Care

Nationally-recognized, highly trained staff

Physical therapy, rehabilitation and fitness

Diabetes Center of Excellence

Mind Body Awareness (MBA) Wellness program

Mind Body Awareness (MBA) Wellness program

Nationally-recognized, highly trained staff

Physical therapy, rehabilitation and fitness

Circle of Friends® award-winning memory care

Physical therapy, rehabilitation and fitness

Dedicated Alzheimer's Care

Nationally-recognized, highly trained staff

Nationally-recognized, highly trained staff

Mind Body Awareness (MBA) Wellness program

Physical therapy, rehabilitation and fitness

Women, Embrace Your Health Today!

We invite you to participate in our Healthy Legacy Program, our FREE 6-week workshop designed for AfricanAmerican and Hispanic/Latina women age 50+ who want to learn to eat right, manage weight, and learn how to better improve and maintain their health.

Join us for fun exercise, nutrition counseling, and health education in a supportive environment together!

HEALTHY LEGACY PROGRAM

• Meet twice a week for 6 consecutive weeks

• Practice goal setting and problem solving

• Discuss healthy habits and create a personal weekly health plan

• Learn about nutrition, healthy eating, and practice meal planning

• Exercise weekly for improved strength and flexibility

• Meet with other women in supportive discussion groups

• Be celebrated at the end with a graduation and surprises!

Sign up today for this FREE Workshop!

Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 7-June 13!

Workshop is held 1:30-3:30pm at Oak Park Township, 130 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.

To register, please call Mary Anne Ojeda at Oak Park Township at (708) 383-8060.

When Parents Say ‘No’ to Home Care Because of Cost Worries

By Tia Harrison, Home Instead® Oak Park, IL

Most aging adults want to remain in their homes as they age. Those of us in the home care industry have heard this time and again, and it’s an opinion confirmed by research.

According to a study commissioned by Home Instead, Inc., for the Home Instead® network, 86 percent of seniors want to live at home for as long as possible. But many older adults need help to achieve that goal.

In fact, as individuals age, some form of care is often necessary to remain at home. There generally are two types of home care:

• Home health care provided by licensed medical professionals for which the individual has received an order or prescription from a healthcare provider.

• In-home care such as personal care, homemaker or companionship services provided by professional caregivers.

Cost can be a concern for many aging adults. Perhaps you have these apprehensions yourself or your aging parents have expressed this worry. But home care can help older adults stay independent and home longer, and cost doesn’t need to be a roadblock.

Not only could home care allow your parents to remain at home, services are designed to be flexible and geared to their needs. For example, Home Instead provides at-home care and companionship support for aging adults from four hours a day to 24-7 support. Services span the care continuum – from providing personal care to specialized Alzheimer’s care and hospice support.

Because home care services, both home health and in-home care, are often only required for a few days a week, the savings to aging adults can be significant. A Home Instead, Inc. study indicates approximately 20 percent of the Home Instead network’s clients employ Care Professionals for an average of 12 hours per week. Depending on the level of care needed, home care has the potential to save thousands of dollars a month compared to other options.

For more information, check out the Home Care Funding Solutions Guide

For more information about Home Instead, contact Tia Harrison, Franchise Owner, at 708-524-9814 or go to www.homeinstead.com/421