As the days get warmer and brighter and the trees and grass get greener, Lutheran Life Communities residents and families will be spending a lot more time wandering the lush grounds of their home. While we enjoy the beautiful weather, it is important to remember the same standards for winter wellness stand for the springtime. [Read more...]

April 19 – April 25, Shepherd’s Flock Intergenerational Child Care, located on the campus of the Lutheran Home, will be celebrating the Week of the Young Child. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This year’s theme, “Bring Communities Together for [Read more...]

Sunday March 15, 2009, St. Pauls House, a Lutheran Life Community at 3800 N. California Ave. in Chicago, is celebrating a lifetime of art with two of its resident artists, Laini Zinn and Mirta Hall. Community members and residents are invited to attend and will be treated to wine and cheese while they view art [Read more...]

The Lutheran Home, a Lutheran Life Community in Arlington Heights, Illinois, hosted a variety of educational speakers from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). As explained on APIC’s website, apic.org, “APIC’s mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes.” By holding informational [Read more...]

Generations have so much to learn and share with each other. Numerous studies show the benefits of intergenerational interactions are not only great for younger generations, but also for older adults. These relationships give both child and adult a sense of connectedness. According to Erik Erikson, one of the first psychologists to describe social development [Read more...]