Smith CCRCs hold open forums to aid caregivers coping with family members or friends who have Alzh

CHICAGO - March 24, 2014 - PRLog -- Southwestern Chicago and suburban families and caregivers of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will be able to get together with others who have the same concerns at a free Q&A meeting either April 3 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park or April 8 at Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

    The hour-long gatherings at both continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be open to questions and comments from the assembled group. Before ending, light refreshments will be served.

     On Thursday, April 3, Smith Crossing’s director of admissions Amie Kamba and its life enrichment director Dana Mahler will team up to facilitate the open forum at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104^th Avenue and 183^rd Street). To reserve a place, please call 708-326-2300 or email familyandfriends@smithcrossing.org.

     Tuesday, April 8, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will lead the Q&A meeting at 2320 W. 113^th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, please call 773-474-7300 or email familyandfriends@smithvillage.org.

About Smith Senior Living

     Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults, sponsors the only CCRCs 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 retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2300or SmithCrossing.org and Smith Village at 773-474-7300 or SmithVillage.org.

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