Socialization is essential for seniors as it has many benefits that can improve their overall health and well-being. Thorek Retirement Home in Chicago offers many opportunities for our residents to socialize and engage with one another.
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Why Chicago is a Great Place to Retire
Chicago was named the 87th best place to retire in the U.S., according to the 2021-2022 Best Places to Retire rankings by the U.S. News and World Report.
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2022. Seventy-three percent are age 75 or older.
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The holidays are a joyful time of year for many, but for some, it can be a lonely time as well.
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Fall is officially here. The weather is cooling and soon our Heritage Gardens will be painted in autumnal colors. Fall is one of our favorite seasons but it is often short-lived here in Chicago so we encourage our residents to take full advantage of the season while we can!
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Moving yourself or a loved one out of the comfort of their own home and into a retirement home can be a difficult and emotional decision.
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Knowing when it’s time to move out of your own home into a retirement community can be difficult. But how do you know when it’s time?
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At Thorek Retirement Home, we offer a robust calendar of events daily at our facility. No matter your interests, you are sure to find something each week on our calendar that you will enjoy with your fellow residents. But in the Summer, we encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.
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Experience Chicago’s “best kept secret” in retirement living! Join us on one of four dates this Summer for an Open House. Tours, giveaways & refreshments!
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We all have many stories to tell, especially after spending decades on this earth. Your stories are unique and are important part of not just your own history – but the history of your children and grandchildren. With today being National Tell a Story Day, we wanted to use this day as a reminder to preserve the stories from the seniors in your life.
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