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The Concerned Residents Association

Inspired by the collaborative approach of the focus groups facilitated in the planning of the garden room rehab,the CRA was created to continue this streak of inclusion and activity.

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Fair Housing and Older Adults: Know Your Rights

H.O.M.E.'s Executive Director, Gail Schechter, discusses Fair Housing Month, and how to recognize if older adults are being discriminated against in terms of housing. Resources include filing a housing discrimination complaint or contacting Access Living or Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance.

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How do you infuse love in the everyday?

Pam Smith writes a blog for H.O.M.E.'s Senior Moments. She discusses expressing love through ordinary tasks such as cooking or folding laundry. Other ways one can spread love is to volunteer with us; we have opportunities for groups to guest chef, paint, or just play games with seniors.

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Who's got talent? We do!

Seniors who live in Good Life Senior Residences tell us about their special talents this Older Americans Month. We challenge you to "Engage at Every Age."

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