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22 | March 19, 2020 | The lake forest leader active aging
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Tamarisk NorthShore set to welcome residents in June 2020
Tamarisk NorthShore, a new
independent living rental community
managed by CJE Senior-
Life, will welcome adults 65 and
better starting in June 2020.
Conveniently located in Deerfield
at 1627 Lake Cook Road
— close to the interstate, local
restaurants and shopping — the
240-unit community will provide
a vibrant and active lifestyle
through a variety of elegant
apartment homes, outdoor terraces
as well as lush grounds
and walking paths, outstanding
amenities, top notch service and
unique enrichment programs.
Residents can enjoy multiple
dining options, from the finest
food to casual to quick bites and
creative cocktails, and take advantage
of an array of services,
such as the 24-hour concierge,
plus new ways of keeping fit in
body, mind and spirit.
“The main reason I decided
that Tamarisk NorthShore was
where I wanted to live was that
it’s brand-new and it’s beautiful.
They have talented and committed
staff and there is an endless
list of amenities to take advantage
of,” says future resident
Vivian Kaplan. “I’d looked at
several other independent living
communities and nothing compared.
Not only is it a beautiful
community, but the apartments
are spacious and modern.”
Start living your best life in
your new home! Stop by the
Tamarisk NorthShore Welcome
Center (Monday to Friday, 9
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) to get a preview
of the easy-yet-elegant
Tamarisk lifestyle and choose
from a variety of lovely apartment
homes by joining the
Tamarisk NorthShore priority
list today! Call (847) 597-8772
to make an appointment or visit
TamariskNorthShore.com to
learn more.
Submitted by Tamarisk NorthShore,
1627 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield.
Call (847) 597-8772 to make an appointment
or visit TamariskNorth-
Shore.com to learn more.
Resources for Intelligent Aging – with you every step of the way
Helping older adults age in place
– or helping them find the best
home away from home
When seniors are diagnosed
with dementia or other debilitating
illnesses, suddenly their
loved ones are thrust into a position
of having to make many difficult
decisions in a short period
of time. Or in some cases, adult
children find that their elderly
parents with chronic health conditions
simply are not managing
well at home.
“Most of the time, ‘accidental
caregivers’ like these are not prepared
when events occur,” said
Charlotte Bishop, of Creative
Care Management. “They need
expert advice, and fast.”
These types of situations were
the driving force behind the creation
of Resources for Intelligent
Aging, (RIA).
“We believed it would be helpful
to organize a group of professionals
who could assist seniors
and their families every step of
the way,” said Ann Ayres, of
Ayres Estate Services.
She and her business partner
and sister Doris are RIA cofounders.
Doris Ayres adds, “our focus
is understanding individuals’
needs and preferences as they go
through life’s transitions.”
RIA’s goal is to provide trusted
and accessible resources in all
areas to help older adults age in
place. In addition, the group supports
the ‘Sandwich’ Generation
who are often caring for senior
parents and children at the same
time. RIA includes business
owners and professionals who
are developing useful and interactive
ways to serve seniors and
their families in our community.
In many cases, the focus is on
comprehensive life care plans
that range from financial planning
to home safety.
“As professionals serving
this demographic, we know that
when someone needs one service,
they probably need many
other services as well,” said senior
home repair expert Darryl
Rose, of Get Dwell.
As a Realtor, Merry Juell often
has homeowners asking for other
professional services.
“Through our networking, I
feel confident referring a care
management professional, several
home care agencies, an estate
attorney, an estate services company
to help with downsizing, a
personal trainer to preserve my
clients’ health, and a memory
care facility if necessary.”
One way RIA members help
seniors and their families prepare
for the future is through
complimentary presentations to
community groups, senior centers,
libraries, houses of worship,
physicians, and more.
For example, participants such
as attorney Charles E. Hutchinson
discuss the importance of
estate planning or Alice Chow,
MS, RPh, CLTC, LTCP educates
on Medicare and Supplemental
Plans as well as Long-term Care.
In addition, Lydia Morrissey,
of Morrissey Client Advocates,
shares daily money and household
management tips.
“When a senior wants to remain
in his/her home, there are
many logistics for loved ones to
consider, she explains. “Is the
home safe? Does it need repairs
or adaptations? Or who is going
to manage the home?” Lydia
also helps clients assess caregiving
and healthcare needs.
“When it is not possible for a
senior to remain in his/her home,
a whole new set of questions
arise,” says Senior Move Manager
Drina Nikola of Dwelling
Spaces & Places. “How do we
go about selling the house? Do
we need to fix it up first? Which
care facility is best for our loved
one?
As client care director for
Home Care Assistance, Nancy
Hopkins said, “In the field, I often
have clients ask about many
of the services that would assist
them to achieve the highest quality
of life at home. By directing
them to the Wilmette/Kenilworth
Chamber of Commerce website,
wilmettekenilworth.com, and
RIA website, intelligent-aging.
net/, every resource is in one
place.”
RIA meets monthly to share
information, discuss industry
trends, learn more about each
other’s services, and consider
ways we can better serve residents
on the North Shore. For
more information about Resources
for Intelligent Aging,
call 847-251-3800.
Submitted by Resources for Intelligent
Aging, (847) 251-3800.