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Resident Stories | 01/20/2026

A Full Circle Welcome: How Life Reunited a Resident and Staff Member At The Perfect Time

When Life Enrichment Coordinator Kristen Recchia met new resident Pat Krauss, neither could have imagined the connection they shared. A chance conversation revealed that...

A senior woman holds a wicker basket of apples and smiles, posing for a photo with two women: the Life Enrichment Coordinator of her senior living community and the Head of Education at her community's local Forest Preserve District.
Alzheimer's & Dementia | 01/6/2026

How Cedarhurst of Yorkville’s Forest Preserve Programs Spark Joy in Memory Care

At Cedarhurst of Yorkville, nature doesn’t just live outside the windows — it’s brought right into the heart of memory care. Thanks to a special partnership with the Kendall...

asian senior couple looking at billing statements calculating the costs of senior living
Financial Planning | 12/30/2025

What Are the Average Monthly Costs for Senior Living in 2026?

The short answer is that, in 2026, senior living costs can be anywhere from $2,000-$14,000 per month, depending on a variety of factors. Because every community and...

Cedarhurst Senior Living woman resident enjoys breakfast with other community members
Financial Planning | 12/23/2025

Are Senior Living Expenses Tax Deductible?

Good news: Certain senior living expenses can be tax-deductible, especially if they relate to ongoing health or personal care needs. When a portion of your senior living...

Smiling young woman sitting on sofa with senior father enjoying pleasant conversation
Senior Living Guidance | 11/24/2025

Talking About Senior Living: Conversation Starters for Family Members

Senior living communities are built around empowering residents to maintain their freedom, experience social connections, and enjoy wellness-focused amenities so they can...

Two senior women taking tour of senior living community and having coffee
Senior Living Guidance | 11/19/2025

Planning Ahead: When to Start Looking into a Senior Living Community

You’ve built a life filled with experiences and relationships, and now comes the question of when to start thinking about your next chapter. Researching senior living...

Smiling senior woman sitting in wheelchair in senior living community
Assisted Living | 11/17/2025

Can the PathWays for Aging Medicaid Waiver Program Cover Assisted Living in Indiana?

The most common questions people have about assisted living in Indiana are how much it costs, how to pay for it, and whether Medicaid covers it. Senior living costs vary...

Cedaarhurst Senior Living residents outdoors during the holidays
Discover Cedarhurst | 10/31/2025

A Season of Joy: Holidays at Cedarhurst Senior Living

At Cedarhurst Senior Living, the holidays aren’t confined to just a day or two on the calendar. Instead, they’re a full season of laughter, connection, and festive enjoyment....

Group of senior women in an arts and crafts workshop at a senior living community
Assisted Living | 10/31/2025

Retirement, Redefined: From Nursing Homes to Senior Living Communities

As you think about what the next chapter of life might look like, you may wonder about the different living and care options available and how they really compare. The types...

Cedarhurst Senior Living resident David Arnold sits at a black grand piano in his community. David is smiling and wearing a grey cardigan sweater and a light blue button down shirt.
Resident Stories | 10/16/2025

A Grand Piano, A Grand Comeback: David's Encore at Cedarhurst

When David Arnold walks into the common room at Cedarhurst of West Plains, there’s one thing that always catches his eye—a gleaming black grand piano.

It’s not the wooden...

Two memory care residents socializing over a magazine
Memory Care | 10/10/2025

How Much Does Memory Care Cost?

Immediately after a dementia diagnosis, your concerns include safety and health, plus the growing challenges family caregivers face. The central question is how to support...

A collage of six older women standing with the wedding gowns they wore in their youth.
Resident Stories | 10/9/2025

Timeless Vows: Resident Wedding Gowns Bring Back Cherished Memories

For Assisted Living Week, Cedarhurst of St. Charles took the theme of Ageless Adventure and transformed it into something extraordinary.

The community hosted Timeless Vows, a...

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