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Keeping Tradition Alive: The Artful Spirit of Jacky Zimmerman
The charming Jacky Zimmerman is the kind of person who brings a lively spark wherever she goes. She finds magic tucked into the corners of everyday life—whether it is in her enchanting doll collection, her home décor for every holiday, or the one‑of‑a‑kind quilts she stitches with a heart full of wonder. Quilting is something Jacky learned from her grandmother, who learned from her mother. “We were poor, but I had no idea!” Jacky explains. “When we had houseguests, we childr
kblatzer1
1 day ago2 min read
Embracing Joy at Every Step of the Journey
“ClarkLindsey has been incredibly thoughtful and accessible throughout every level of care. I feel confident my mom is safe—even from several states away. She’s receiving excellent care and finds joy in helping others. I could have moved her closer, but I know she’s in the best possible place.” -Scott, Sue’s son Meet Sue. She and her husband shared a wonderful life together. After he passed away, their only son—who lived with his family in the Northeast—worried about Sue be
kblatzer1
Feb 192 min read
Aprons for a Cause: Supporting the Greer Center
“You’re never without a possibility.” How one resident pursues living her best life by blending craft, creativity, and compassion. A Peaceful Workshop, a Purposeful Mission In the quiet comfort of her half-garage studio in a ClarkLindsey villa, Pat Barnes-McConnell finds a sense of peace and calm that fuels her passion for giving back. For three years, she has transformed this humble space into a creative sanctuary, where fabric, thread, and her steadfast 50-year-old Singer
ClarkLindsey
Feb 172 min read
A Paralympic Medalist Brings Her Story to Daily Life at ClarkLindsey
ClarkLindsey staff and residents recently learned that a new team member, Kaitlyn Eaton, is also a two-time Paralympic medalist. Eaton, who joined ClarkLindsey earlier this year, has represented the United States in wheelchair basketball at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games. She shared her experience and medals with residents, offering a personal look at how elite athletics can intersect with everyday, community-focused work.
ClarkLindsey
Mar 27, 20252 min read
Home Nursing vs. Home Care: Which Is Right for Your Loved One?
If you have an older family member who is having difficulty managing on their own at home, it can be worrisome. Whether you’ve been thinking about engaging care at home for a while or you’re just beginning to consider that your loved one might need some extra help, knowing your options is the first step to finding the right support for them. As you’re doing your research, all the options for care may get confusing. The two basic kinds of care at home are home care and home n
ClarkLindsey
Feb 16, 20243 min read
The Importance of Gratitude
Gratitude is a productive emotional training tool. When you are grateful for your life, you can experience the positive and pleasant feelings associated with happiness, peace, passion, excitement and love. These pleasant emotions can then be catalysts for positive changes in your life. Why is practicing gratitude important? Lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, some cancers and other lifestyle diseases Stronger immune system Sharper memory and less mental decline with aging
ClarkLindsey
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Commitment to Excellence
One of ClarkLindsey’s four core values is Excellence. We are committed to providing exceptional services in safe and inviting environments. Our pursuit of perfection resonates across every facet of our campus, extending through all departments and even into our community initiatives. Our commitment to excellence has been widely recognized. Recently, ClarkLindsey received the Gold Award for Excellence in Landscape by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, and Bureau V
ClarkLindsey
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Aging with Safety and Dignity: Ensuring a Secure Environment
Aging is a natural and inevitable part of life's journey. As individuals transition into their golden years, the need for a safe and secure living environment becomes paramount. ClarkLindsey serves as an excellent option for people seeking a comfortable and supportive community during their later stages of life. Ensuring the safety of residents is a responsibility that demands careful attention and proactive measures. Physical Safety: Physical safety is of utmost importance f
ClarkLindsey
Aug 1, 20233 min read
Memory Training: Harnessing the Power of Speech Therapy for Memory Training in Older Adults
As people age, memory challenges often arise, but not all indicate serious cognitive decline. Speech therapy offers practical techniques—like multisensory exercises, external aids, and cognitive stimulation—to strengthen memory and communication. These strategies boost independence, confidence, and overall well-being while supporting healthy brain aging.
Prem Patel
Jul 31, 20233 min read
ClarkLindsey Food Security Work Group
In the battle against food insecurity, nonprofit organizations are playing a vital role in ensuring that individuals and families have access to nutritious food. ClarkLindsey’s Food Security Work Group is dedicated to combating hunger and making a positive impact on communities in need. In this article, we explore the initiatives of this inspiring group and how they are addressing food insecurity through education, contributions, volunteerism and partnerships. Educating: A m
ClarkLindsey
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Care: How much training does my caregiver have?
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the agency that oversees licensure of all home care companies in the state, requires that all agency staff complete 6 hours of dementia training and another 6 hours of standard practice training at the beginning of employment. This includes confidentiality, safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, how to provide personal care within a home setting and comply with mandated reporting. Each year the caregiver has about 12 di
ClarkLindsey
Jul 4, 20231 min read
ClarkLindsey resident, Lowell Hill, featured as WCIA's Everyday Hero
See the WCIA news story featuring ClarkLindsey resident, Lowell Hill, Everyday Hero: Man, Horse help child with disability. The story aired on WCIA's 10 PM newscast on April 6, 2023. Everyday Hero: Man, horse help child with disability by: Brandon Merano Posted: Apr 6, 2023 / 09:00 PM CDT Updated: Apr 7, 2023 / 03:04 PM CDT SEYMOUR, Ill. (WCIA) — An unlikely bond between a horse, a young boy, and a 93-year-old man has led to a remarkable relationship. The results of this re
ClarkLindsey
Apr 16, 20232 min read
Assisted Living Beam Signing Event News Coverage
ClarkLindsey's Assisted Living Apartment Building Beam Signing Event got lots of local news coverage... Get a look at this special event held for ClarkLindsey residents and special guests by clicking HERE . Watch the news report from WCIA News by clicking HERE . The coverage from The News-Gazette can be seen below. Top of the Morning, April 2, 2023 JIM ROSSOW jrossow@news-gazette.com Broeren Russo Builders’ Mike Hamer gives a final cleaning to a beam that will be signed by re
ClarkLindsey
Apr 1, 20232 min read
ClarkLindsey resident, Tam Wei, featured as WCIA's Everyday Hero
See the WCIA news story featuring ClarkLindsey resident, Tam Wei, Everyday Hero: Vietnam Refugee still helping other refugees in Champaign . The story aired on WCIA's 10 PM newscast on February 23, 2023. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — She fled from a war-torn country more than 50 years ago, and since then she’s helped hundreds of refugees find a home and a job in Central Illinois. The story of Tam Wei’s life is one she literally wrote a book about. “I’m old enough that they listen
ClarkLindsey
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Wildflower Seeding Project
ClarkLindsey residents and staff made the front page of The News-Gazette on February 25, 2023 with its Sowing Circle and there was a full article in Ryan Pankau’s column, In the Garden. The coverage detailed ClarkLindsey’s prairie wildflower seeding project its grounds department led earlier that same month. You can read the article from the paper Different kind of 'gardening' or you can click here to read the same article on the Illinois Extension's blog post.
ClarkLindsey
Mar 12, 20231 min read
Press Coverage of Indoor Snowball Fight
ClarkLindsey's campus-wide indoor annual snowball fight got lots of media coverage in January of 2023. Above is the photo that was on the front page of The News-Gazette on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The headline read: "SHE CAN"T MISS". The caption was as follows: ClarkLindsey resident, Aiko Perry, left, prepares to throw a snowball at fellow resident Tam Wei during an indoor snowball fight Wednesday in the Urbana facility's Liang Dining Room. While the real stuff fell outs
ClarkLindsey
Jan 26, 20231 min read
WCIA covers resident led Style Show
The area's local CBS affiliate covered ClarkLindsey's first resident led Style Show featuring fashions from Talbot's and Jos. Kuhn & Co. Click here to see the news report.
ClarkLindsey
Jan 26, 20231 min read
STRETCH THE LIMITS UI researchers looking into how new robot can help older adults
This News-Gazette article was published on 1/11/23 By DEBRA PRESSEY dpressey@news-gazette.com Section B: Our County CHAMPAIGN — With its 5-foot tall stature and telescoping arm, Stretch the robot has already proven itself capable of a variety of household tasks older adults may have some trouble doing themselves. Now comes Phase 2 of ongoing research by University of Illinois kinesiology and community health Professor Wendy Rogers with Aaron Edsinger, CEO of Hello Robot, the
ClarkLindsey
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Give Those You Love the Best Gift
Getting together with loved ones over the holidays is a good time to start talking about your future. Where will you live during your retirement? If you plan to stay in your current home, is it equipped to help you as you age in place? What support do you have to help you handle the unexpected? None of us know what lies ahead for our personal future, but we do know what’s trending in our nation’s statistics regarding aging. The population of those who are 65 and better increa
ClarkLindsey
Dec 1, 20223 min read
ClarkLindsey was recently recognized in the The News-Gazette for receiving the SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence Assurance label
ClarkLindsey was recently featured in the The News-Gazette after receiving the SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence Assurance label from Bureau Veritas. The featured story from June 20, 2022 can be found here or read below: Recognition for ClarkLindsey ClarkLindsey, Urbana, announced it’s one of two senior living communities to ever receive the SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence Assurance label from Bureau Veritas, a leading testing inspection and certification services company. ClarkLin
ClarkLindsey
Jun 26, 20221 min read
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