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Lifespace Communities continues its commitment to innovation as a participant in the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP®

Lifespace Communities proudly announces it is a participant in the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP®, an unparalleled innovation ecosystem bringing together cutting-edge thinkers in the longevity tech space to champion meaningful advances so that everyone can choose how they live as they age. This participation reflects Lifespace’s unwavering dedication to pioneering innovation that delivers personalized experiences…

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Srini Alagarsamy Joins Lifespace Communities As Chief Technology Officer

Lifespace Communities announced Srini Alagarsamy joined the senior living organization as chief technology officer on April 9. Alagarsamy will play an integral role in fostering strategic innovation and guiding Lifespace’s long-term technological vision, as well as overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, software applications, and data and analytics. “Srini brings years of relevant experience to this role leading…

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Lifespace Communities Elects Venita Fields as New Board Chair

Lifespace is pleased to announce Venita Fields has been elected to serve as Board Chair. As we enter this new chapter under Venita’s board leadership, we look forward to the continued advancements we will make in transforming the field of aging.Venita’s tenure on the Lifespace Board of Directors since 2018 has been marked by invaluable contributions, including her…

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Bradley Bodie Joins Lifespace Communities as Abbey Delray South Executive Director

Lifespace Communities welcomed Bradley Bodie on January 22 as executive director at Abbey Delray South in Delray Beach, Florida. Bodie has extensive experience in the senior living and healthcare space in Florida, most recently serving as executive director of Covenant Living of Florida.  “Brad is committed to creating an exceptional living and working environment where…

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97-year-old Beacon Hill Author Teaches Other Seniors Everyone Has a Story

All of us have stories worth sharing! An author of nine children’s books who often wrote about diversity and racial justice, Beacon Hill resident Darwin Walton encourages her fellow community members to share their stories during her bi-monthly writing class. The 97-year-old teaches her peers how to express themselves through words by using photos, memories, and mementos….

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Newsweek Ranks 6 Lifespace Communities Among America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in 2024

Lifespace Communities, Inc., one of the top 10 largest nonprofit senior living communities in the country, announced that six of its continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) have been recognized as America’s Best for 2024 by Newsweek, in partnership with respected global research firm Statista. As shared by Newsweek, CCRCs are emerging as a desirable option…

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Congratulations to Our Charles M. Hall Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our three team members – Selena Esparza, Safety and Security Officer of Newcastle Place; Tanisha Williams, Registered Charge Nurse of Harbour’s Edge; and Santana Wright, Health Center Scheduling Coordinator of Abbey Delray – on receiving the Charles M. Hall scholarship! The Lifespace Foundation awarded this $5,000 scholarship to exceptional team members enrolled in…

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Lifespace Communities Announces Elijah Heyboer as Executive Director at GreenFields of Geneva

Lifespace Communities announced the promotion of Elijah Heyboer to executive director at GreenFields of Geneva, a Lifespace senior living community in the Chicagoland area, on Nov. 20. Heyboer originally joined Lifespace as administrator of the GreenFields’ health center in March before becoming interim executive director in September. “This promotion is well-deserved,” said Lifespace Vice President,…

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Oak Trace Hosts Yoga ‘Goat-Together’

Active aging is about being fully engaged in all areas of our life that impact wellness. At our Oak Trace community in Downers Grove, Illinois, residents eagerly embrace trying new things, including goat yoga. Residents were able to practice their yoga poses while playing with the goats. Thank you to Jessica Lazzara, Director, Lifestyle, at Oak…

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