Birches’ Dementia Education Series Kicks Off with Surprising Secret to Dementia Communication
Tami Neumann delivered a presentation at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills on September 22 titled “IMPROVe Dementia Communication©” with fellow dementia care expert Catherine Braxton. The presentation highlighted the surprising benefits that come from applying the rules of improv comedy to dementia communication. - September 27, 2015
Birches Residents Build Mental Muscles Through Neurobics
Residents of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, Ill. spent the month of August flexing their mental muscles through neurobics— a form of mental exercise that engages different parts of the brain. - September 13, 2015
Monarch Expert Brings Butterflies to The Birches
Patricia Miller, a conservation specialist for the nonprofit Monarch Watch, visited The Birches to talk about monarchs and give residents the opportunity to interact with these fascinating insects first-hand. - August 21, 2015
The Birches Celebrates the Dog Days of Summer
On July 25, The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills decided to embrace the heat by celebrating the dog days in a very literal sense-- with actual dogs. - July 30, 2015
Birches Resident Maintains Lifelong Love of Beekeeping
Birches Assisted Living resident Bill Buckley has maintained beehives for over 40 years. - July 12, 2015
Classic Car Show Brings Birches Residents Back in Time
On June 24, Birches Assisted Living residents had the opportunity to reminisce about the cars of their youth during The Birches’ car show. - July 01, 2015
The Birches Embraces a New Summer Tradition: "Lemonade & Laughs"
On June 11, Birches residents joined together on The Birches’ front porch for the first ever “Lemonade & Laughs” gathering, where residents not only shared refreshing glasses of lemonade and good company but also their favorite jokes and riddles. - June 18, 2015
Birches' Memory Care Director Explains Why Memory Matters
On June 9, Jackie Raschke, the Director of Encore and Memory Care Services at The Birches Assisted Living, delivered a presentation to Birches residents titled “Memory Matters” to explain why brain health is one of the most important factors in successful aging. According to Raschke,... - June 10, 2015
The Birches Walks in the Name of Wellness
Throughout the month of May, residents and associates of The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills walked their way to a longer, healthier life by participating in Masterpiece Living’s month-long Walk to Wellness campaign. Masterpiece Living, a successful aging initiative founded on... - June 02, 2015
Chicago Area Senior Regains Strength Through Personal Training
With the help of personal trainer Rich Jeka, Birches Assisted Living resident Virginia Pierce regained her strength and ability to walk. - May 28, 2015
The Birches Creates Halloween Cheer for Local Trick-or-Treaters
The Birches Assisted Living sponsored a Halloween event which brought local children and residents together for a fun filled evening of trick-or-treating and entertainment. - November 29, 2012