Senior Moments from H.O.M.E.

Every May we are given the opportunity to celebrate older Americans and focus on their contributions in our lives and communities. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the annual observance which began in 1963 offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation’s older citizens. The theme for 2020 is “Make Your Mark”, selected to encourage and celebrate countless contributions that older adults make to our communities. Their time, experience, and talents benefit family, peers, and neighbors every day. This year’s theme highlights the difference everyone can make – in the lives of older adults, in support of caregivers, and to strengthen communities even in these unprecedented times.

Topics: senior living, intergenerational housing, celebrate, Older Americans Month, intergenerational relationships, senior housing, affordable housing

Dawn Olderr Montalvo has been caring for other people’s children most of her life.  You helped find her a place to stay when she needed someone to take care of her for a change. 

Topics: community, Giving Tuesday, philanthropy, senior housing, affordable housing, ILgive

Question: When is Housing not about housing?

Answer: When it’s about community.

 

Topics: senior housing, affordable housing

April is Fair Housing Month. H.O.M.E. is proud to uphold fair housing laws in its housing and to ensure our resident population is diverse in every way.

Topics: senior living, senior housing, affordable housing

“Like cattle. They were just hauling them out,” said a certified nursing assistant about to lose her job of 29 years at a rural South Dakota nursing home in Mobridge, closing because it ran out of money.

Topics: community, intergenerational housing, aging in community, intergenerational relationships, combating ageism, senior housing

 

Topics: community, intergenerational housing, aging in community, intergenerational relationships, combating ageism, senior housing

Here's what you read on Senior Moments from H.O.M.E. in 2018.

Topics: community, intergenerational housing, fun facts, Young Professionals Board, Resources and tips for seniors, senior isolation, senior housing

Dear Next Mayor of Chicago,

Topics: community, intergenerational housing, aging in community, ageism, senior housing, affordable housing

“I remember thinking, ‘I have no home now. I’m destitute.’”

Natalie didn't know what to do when she found herself with no where to live. Thanks to donors like you, Natalie found a home and a community that supports her in H.O.M.E.'s Intergenerational Housing program. You gave her hope. 

Topics: intergenerational housing, Giving Tuesday, Good Life Senior Residences, senior isolation, senior housing

Maintaining independence and quality of life for the older adult population is moving to the frontline within programs and residences for older adults.

At H.O.M.E., we strive to help our residents keep their independence for as long as they are able. Good Life Senior Residences offered at Pat Crowley House and Nathalie Salmon House gives low-income older adults the chance to hold onto their independence within a communal living setting.

Topics: senior independence, aging in community, Good Life Senior Residences, Resources and tips for seniors, senior housing