clarendale, Author at Clarendale of Algonquin

Clarendale of Algonquin Driven to Help Kids

At Clarendale of Algonquin, we encourage intergenerational contact between our senior residents and kids because we believe that every generation has a lot to offer the others. So when the opportunity to support the Boys and Girls Club 2021 Big Red Toy Box drive came up last Christmas, our residents and staff were all-in. According… Continue reading Clarendale of Algonquin Driven to Help Kids

Life Care Services Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power

Nation’s second-largest senior living operator receives highest score in all 6 factors Clarendale of Algonquin is excited to announce our management company, Life Care Services, has become the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for three consecutive years among independent senior living communities in the J.D. Power 2021… Continue reading Life Care Services Ranked #1 in Independent Living Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power

How to Begin the Talk – When it’s Time for Assisted Living or Memory Care

Bringing up the subject is the trickiest part when it comes to getting the conversation about assisted living or memory care started. Mom or Dad may resist discussing it because they’re afraid of losing their sense of independence. Adult children might avoid the talk because they’re concerned about how parents may react. However, starting the… Continue reading How to Begin the Talk – When it’s Time for Assisted Living or Memory Care

10 Warning Signs – Is It Time for Assisted Living or Memory Care?

To ensure that Mom and Dad are safe and well, look for these signs to help you take the emotion out of the decision to recommend assisted living or memory care. Focus on ten objective measures: Driving. Don’t ignore near misses, fender benders, new dents or nicks. Request a ride to assess your loved one’s… Continue reading 10 Warning Signs – Is It Time for Assisted Living or Memory Care?

COVID-19 Response

At Clarendale of Algonquin, the health and well-being of residents and team members is our highest priority at all times. We continue to take proper prevention and preparedness steps related to COVID-19. What is Clarendale of Algonquin doing to prepare for any incidence of COVID-19? We know that this disease most dramatically impacts older adults… Continue reading COVID-19 Response

Delta Variant Update

Our community is carefully monitoring current Delta variant positivity rates in the area. Resident and employee safety is our top priority, and our policies are based on local, state and federal guidance. With questions on current policies related to resident safety, please contact our team directly.

Update Regarding Mask Policies at Clarendale of Algonquin

The CDC announced on May 13, 2021 that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. According to the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second… Continue reading Update Regarding Mask Policies at Clarendale of Algonquin

Clarendale of Algonquin Residents Benefit From Medical Expertise

Clarendale of Algonquin will benefit from the expertise of the EverSafe 360° Medical Advisory Board. Seven medical, academic, and health care professionals will advise on the latest health and wellness technologies, innovations, and practices for senior living communities managed by Life Care Services. “The EverSafe 360° Medical Advisory Board includes physicians and scientists who specialize… Continue reading Clarendale of Algonquin Residents Benefit From Medical Expertise

Health Risks of Poor Nutrition in Seniors

It’s an age-old adage, “you are what you eat.” And while food does contain the building blocks our bodies need to heal and fuel themselves, when we’re younger, we have a little more leeway in what we put on our plate. But as we age, what we don’t eat can start to affect our overall… Continue reading Health Risks of Poor Nutrition in Seniors

Priority Access to Newly F.D.A. Approved COVID-19 Vaccine

Clarendale of Algonquin is pleased to be able to offer the COVID-19 vaccination to residents and employees through our partner pharmacy. Residents and employees will be in the initial distribution group in the CDC phased allocations and among the first in the country to have access to the vaccine once it is available. Specific vaccination… Continue reading Priority Access to Newly F.D.A. Approved COVID-19 Vaccine