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senior woman sits with her legs up, practicing meditation in her apartment at Oak Trace Senior Living Community
Health & Wellness
The Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness for Seniors
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Local heroes celebrated at Oak Trace Senior Living Community
Community
Local Heroes Day Celebrated at Oak Trace Senior Living Community in Downers Grove
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Rendering of Oak Trace Senior Living Community featuring new courtyard space
Community
Oak Trace in Downers Grove Takes Senior Housing and Landscaping Design to the Next Level
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group of seniors laugh and play card games together at Oak Trace Senior Living Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing
Is a Senior Community a “Nursing Home”? Common Myths Debunked
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Ribbon cutting ceremony of grand opening at Oak Trace Senior Living Community
News
Oak Trace Senior Living Community in Downers Grove Completes Second Phase of Major Renovation and Expansion Project
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News
Executive Director of Oak Trace Shows Thanks to Veterans Through Volunteerism with Honor Flight Chicago
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senior couple smiles and video chats with their grandchildren while in their senior living apartment
Resources for Seniors
How to Build a Great Long-Distance Relationship with Your Grandchildren
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George Hlava, an Oak Trace Senior Living Community resident, smiles while posing next to a cut-out image of Cinderella
Resident Spotlights
His second career was with the stars, mostly musical, often famous, and always thrilled to have his help.
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Senior woman smiles while placing pottery on a shelf
Resources for Seniors
The Senior’s Guide to Staging and Selling Your Home Like a Pro
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Senior woman smiles while showcasing a sleeping mat for the homeless she created using recycled grocery bags
Giving Back, Resident Spotlights
Residents of Oak Trace Senior Living Community Recycle Plastic Grocery Bags to Create Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
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