Smith CCRCs hold free meetings in June for caregivers of family members, friends with Alzheimer's

CHICAGO - May 28, 2013 - PRLog -- The hour-long support groups at both continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) will be open to questions and comments from the assembled group. Before ending, light refreshments will be served.

On June 6, Smith Crossing at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street) will welcome as a speaker a geriatric nurse practitioner from Angels at Home Healthcare, which is dedicated to providing high quality home-based patient care with compassion and respect. Smith’s director of admissions Amie Kamba and life enrichment director Dana Mahler then will lead a discussion about the challenges of caring for an aged relative at home. To reserve, call 708-326-2300 or go to familyandfriends@smithcrossing.org.

June 11, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will lead the Q&A meeting at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, please call 773-474-7300 or go to familyandfriends@smithvillage.org

About Smith Senior Living

Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults, sponsors Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, Ill. These CCRCs are the only ones located in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago. An innovative leader in providing the finest services and care for seniors, Smith established its first community in 1924, on the same city block where Smith Village stands today.    

Both CCRCs provide spacious independent living residences, and apartments for assisted living, as well as memory support and skilled nursing care. In addition, they offer short-term rehab programs for residents and others who have had surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about how Smith Senior Living can help seniors enjoy their retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2300 or SmithCrossing.org and Smith Village at 773-474-7300 or SmithVillage.org.