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18 | October 10, 2019 | The highland park landmark active aging
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Vi at The Glen reinvests in the exceptional retirement
To some North Shore retirees,
it may seem as though life
couldn’t get any better. One
community is determined to
demonstrate that there’s always
room for improvement.
With a $4.8 million remodel
underway, life at The Glen is
getting more enviable every
day.
Located in Glenview, Vi at
The Glen pairs the area’s signature
warmth with the comfort
and amenities of luxury
senior living. The result is a
highly sociable, maintenancefree
lifestyle that allows residents
to truly enjoy the best of
all worlds.
Now, a remodel of The
Glen’s common areas and
amenities — targeted for total
completion in late 2020
— is marking a new chapter
for the retirement-redefining
community.
Setting the stage for sociability
In a community that prides
itself on hospitality, it’s no
surprise that improving social
spaces is a top priority.
Scheduled to be finished this
November, Phase I of the remodel
will focus on the living
room, the drawing room
and a full bar where residents
will be able to enjoy signature
cocktails while mingling with
family and friends.
“Social connection is a key
part of what makes our community
so special,” said Vi at
The Glen Sales Director Sian
Moynihan. “Creating spaces
where everyone can gather,
relax and enjoy each other’s
company is so important.”
Phase I will also introduce a
theater where residents will be
invited to attend movie nights,
lectures and other special
events — another opportunity
for the community’s social
calendar to shine.
“Our goal is for the new
spaces to foster a welcoming
atmosphere,” Director of Interior
Design Misha Mann said.
“It’s all about creating something
that’s both distinguished
and friendly.”
A culinary program worth
savoring
The upgrades will also include
a reimagining of The
Glen’s culinary program. All
three of the community’s onsite
restaurants will be renovated,
with the casual Bistro to
be completed as part of Phase
I. In addition to striking architectural
redesigns, each of
the restaurants’ menus will be
updated.
“Scratch cooking is at the
heart of our kitchen,” said Vi at
The Glen Executive Chef Jose
Luna. “Whether you’re picking
up your morning pastry
or sitting down for a high-end
dinner, you’ll get something
unique that was made with
fresh ingredients.”
Reconceived restaurant
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Bridges will feature upscale
comfort food with a modern
twist. The Glen’s fine-dining
restaurant, Great Lakes, will
focus on contemporary, experiential
meals that are designed
to inspire celebration.
“In all of our restaurants, we
want to strike a balance between
familiar, favorite dishes
and opportunities to try new
cuisine,” Luna said. “We don’t
want to give you what you
expect from a retirement community.
Dinner doesn’t need
to be just dinner. It can be an
experience.”
To learn more about Vi at
The Glen and the community’s
remodeling efforts, call (888)
991-3287 or visit us online at
TheGlen.ViLiving.com today.
Submitted by Vi at The Glen.
For more information, call
(888) 991-3287 or visit www.
TheGlen.ViLiving.com.
Senior Checks & Balances
helps seniors with daily
tasks and more
For those who need help with senior
homes, health and daily money
management, Senior Checks &
Balances is there to help.
They are a concierge resource serving
the senior community across the
North Shore. As Certified Senior Advisors®,
they understand the challenges
of being a senior in today’s digital and
fast-paced world.
Senior Checks & Balances will
work with seniors and their families
in complete confidentiality to help
seniors manage and maintain their
lifestyle and give them peace of mind.
Jill Dillingham, founder of Senior
Checks & Balances, is a Winnetka
native and graduate of New Trier
High School and Miami University.
Submitted by Senior Checks & Balances.
For more information, call (773) 457-
1952, email info@seniorchecksandbalances.com
or visit www.seniorchecksandbalances.com.
Caring for the
caregiver
While we were on-site at the Elderwerks
Education and Resource Fair: Planning To and
Through Retirement for Seniors and Older
Adults, a visitor posed the following question:
How do we help a caregiver/spouse who is
taking care of a loved one with dementia?
Oftentimes we see caregivers who try to become
silent superheroes. They sacrifice sleep,
proper nutrition and exercise. Many who are still
working or raising families admit their minds
aren’t engaged. Careers suffer, and life on the
home front becomes strained. The bottom line
is a caregiver who tries operating in an “always
on” mode becomes sick or so severely run down
they can no longer deliver the necessary support
to their loved one.
Although some people look at reaching out
for help as a sign of weakness or “defeat,” seeking
assistance is a very practical and responsible
approach. Over the years, I have spoken
with dozens of caregivers we have helped, and a
common thread is surprise at the vast amount of
quality resources available and regret that they
hadn’t reached out for help earlier.
If you or someone you care about is grappling
with life balance while meeting the needs of a
loved one or friend, Elderwerks offers a printed
Senior Resource Directory for Illinois, which
includes all local and federal programming such
as transportation, nutritional projects, social
services, charities, etc. You can also view an
electronic version of the guide on our website at
Elderwerks.org.
Hiring a home care agency with employees
proficient at working with dementia patients is
the prescribed route. These professionals can
come in for a few hours per day, offering a
breather, permitting you to work, go shopping,
get some exercise or even enjoy a day at the spa.
It’s also important to seek out help, and accept
help, from family and friends who can pitch in
by performing some basic household chores,
paying bills, cooking or running errands.
Supporting a person with dementia is a fulltime
job that requires the labor and love of
many. Please don’t go it alone.
Jennifer Prell is President of Elderwerks
Educational Services, a not-for-profit 501(c)3
organization offering complimentary information,
referrals and guidance to seniors and their
families. The Elderwerks Education and Resource
Center for seniors is now open at 251 E.
Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL. Complimentary
education, support and help is available on-site.
Submitted by Elderwerks Educational Services.
For more information, call (855) 462-0100, email
help@elderwerks.org or visit www.elderwerks.org.