Glenview
Resident at Belmont Village leads meditation sessions for coping with ailments: ‘It helps people ground themselves’
At the sound of the chimes, the meditation started and the people in the room closed their eyes or lowered their heads and began to focus. The 11 residents of Belmont Village Glenview followed directions as fellow resident, Sheila Dixon, led them in a guided meditation.
Glenview Centenarians Reflect on Veterans Day
‘Lost Generation’ The generation that came of age during World War I is known to history as “The Lost Generation,” after millions of young people were killed on battlefields throughout Europe, Asia and other parts of the world, while millions more were left with permanent physical and mental scars from the war. Julia Segal, a resident […]
Shout Out: Jack Coombe, author and historian
Jack D. Coombe, 96, is a historian and author of nine books, which vary in subject from the Civil War to an autobiography about his career as a scriptwriter and actor. His father was a comedian and his mother was a dancer, which he says is why he was put on stage at 6 years […]
How Technology Will Soon Change Urban Senior Living Design
Developing and rehabbing urban senior living continues to be a hot trend for owners, operators and developers. In order to make these communities more attractive to potential consumers, providers are leveraging technology—and they’re realizing that all of this technology may someday change the way urban senior housing communities are designed, affecting everything from parking to […]
Belmont Village Executive Directors Earn Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) Credential
Congratulations to the 13 executive directors and regional operation specialists who have earned the Certified Directors of Assisted Living (CDAL) credential. The certification is awarded by the Senior Living Certification Commission (SLCC) to those who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, ethical fitness, and leadership in the field of assisted living community management. Currently 50% […]
Belmont Village Surpasses 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraising Campaign Goal
This year, Belmont Village Senior Living communities and corporate office joined forces to become a National team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, with the goal of raising $100,000 nationwide to help fight the disease through research and support services. We are proud to announce that we surpassed our goal and raised more than $115,000! […]
Join us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s Disease – Donate Today!
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that slowly strips away precious memories, thinking skills and the ability to perform simple tasks. It affects more than 5 million Americans today, a number that is expected to jump to 16 million by 2050, unless we find a cure. As a senior living and memory care provider, we see […]