What does the term retirement community have in common with koala bear, funny bone, and two-toed sloth? The answer is, they’re all ‘misnomers.’ A koala bear is really a marsupial, not a bear. The funny bone, which is not a bone, is actually the ulnar nerve and it’s anything but funny when you hit it … Inaptly Named ‘Retirement’
First, a prom was held for the residents of the Life Plan Community. Live 1950s and 60s music, performed by Unscheduled Tour, was reminiscent of music that might have been played during the residents’ high school proms. Guests were encouraged to dress up a bit as they enjoyed dancing and refreshments. “We decided to crown … A Little Bit of Prom for Everyone!
Quality senior living is all about community; active older adults living together to maximize fun and fulfillment and minimize isolation, household responsibilities and, often, costs of at-home care. But “community” is quite literal in that many seniors, especially those in senior housing, have built-in opportunities to get out into the broader area and partner with … Community Outreach
Friendship Senior Options Foundation has awarded 2019 Paul J. Schaffhausen Memorial Scholarships to four outstanding graduating high school seniors. Gabriella Armijos of Streamwood and Peter Mertka of Geneva received associate scholarships, which are given to employees at Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva respectively. Hafsa Amir of Hoffman Estates and Dia Nicole Allamian … Friendship Senior Options Foundation Invests in our Youth
Greener On Our Side is GreenFields’ blog. Short for “weblog,” a blog was initially an online journal of sorts written by private individuals on mini-sites of their own. Today, blogs have broader audiences, heighten search engine optimization and, at their best, inform, inspire, and engage their readers. But enough about blogs. Let’s talk about the … The Blog Life
On Friday, September 27th, Friendship Senior Options (FSO) celebrated its 22nd Annual Sterling event. Friendship Senior Options is the not-for-profit organization that sponsors two of the Chicago area’s leading Life Plan Communities: Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva. FSO Presents the Sterling Friendship Award The Annual Sterling Friendship dinner is Friendship Senior Options … Friendship Senior Options Celebrates
From the beginning of time, all the way back to when cave people competed with bears for space and food, humans have been in contest in one form or another. According to some scholars, competitiveness is a biological trait that evolved from the need for survival. While competition exists in all arenas, figuratively and literally, some battles for … Seniors in Serious Competition for Better Overall Health
“This really speaks to our commitment to continuing an exceptional program as our staff changes,” said Tony Madl, executive director of GreenFields of Geneva. The senior living community, which has earned a reputation for offering an outstanding lifestyles program, has hired Karen Tomko as the new life enrichment manager. Karen will be replacing the current … GreenFields Shows Commitment to Innovative Programming
Briarwood Healthcare Center at GreenFields of Geneva has been recognized for the second consecutive time as one of the best nursing homes in the country by U.S. News and World Report. This prestigious honor is awarded to only the top nursing homes providing high quality and attentive care. GreenFields is a leading Chicago-area senior living … GreenFields’ Briarwood Healthcare Center Earns Top Honors
The only downside to their decision to move to GreenFields of Geneva was that they didn’t make it sooner. “Living here is even better than I thought it would be. I feel like we belong here. I’m sorry it took us so long to make the decision,” said Dorothy Ogle. She and her husband, Jim, … Exceeding Their Expectations