At long last, you are retired! This is what you worked so hard for all those years. Now you have more time for travel, new hobbies and getting together with family and friends. But if you are like many retirees, retirement life can often be weighed down by stressors like home maintenance and unexpected expenses….
Spiritual life is an important pillar of the Clark community which welcomes people of all walks of life and faith backgrounds. Led by a team of diverse clergy, the goal of spiritual care at Clark is to create a caring, faith-centered environment where the spiritual needs of the community are met and nurtured. This initiative…
A very wise Keller Lake Apartment Homes resident recently said “It’s better to make a decision 5 years too early than 5 minutes too late.” We couldn’t agree more! After opening in October, our Keller Lake Apartment Homes will be full within weeks. Now is a great time to plan ahead and get on the waiting list for these…
Clark has always been at the cutting edge of dementia and memory care in West Michigan. We were the first Life Plan Community in the United States to adopt the International Montessori for Aging and Dementia program and we have continued to be a leader in dementia and memory care. Our philosophy focuses on what is possible and we…
The West Michigan real estate market is on fire. Houses are selling within days, often over asking price. For retirees considering a move, this seller’s market provides a unique opportunity to leverage a hot real estate market to sell for top dollar and reap the many benefits of moving to a retirement community like Clark….
Making the move to a retirement community is a major life change. For couples, this decision and transition is much easier knowing they can stay together in the same community even if their care needs change. As a Life Plan Community, we already have multiple levels of care in place within our community – which makes…
Moving can be challenging even in the best circumstances. For someone experiencing dementia, moving from a longtime home to a memory care community can be even more difficult. While a move like this is ultimately best, we understand how overwhelming and emotional this can be for you and your loved one. At Clark, we work…
No matter the age, making a move to a new home is a big change. Moving a parent to an assisted living community offers so many benefits and can be one of the greatest gifts you can give. At the same time, preparing for that move can feel overwhelming and can be accompanied by worries…
Deciding if the time is right for your loved one to make the move to an assisted living community can be difficult for any family. Finding the right community and getting everyone on the same page, including your loved one, can be equally as challenging. An often overlooked opportunity to help this process is using…
While we all hope to be as healthy and independent as possible as we age, it’s still important to have a plan in place if your health or mobility were to decline. When you live in a Life Plan Community like Clark, that plan is already put into place thanks to our continuum of care….
