What Is a Life Plan Community?

What Is a Life Plan Community?

Just as you have choices in where to work or which restaurant to eat dinner, you also have choices in where to live when you retire. Some of those options include staying in your current home, moving to a retirement home-ownership or rental community, or considering a...
Spotlight on KBH Staff Member Emily Neustadt

Spotlight on KBH Staff Member Emily Neustadt

Social Services Manager Emily Neustadt was recognized with the 2021 LeadingAge-Illinois Honoring Excellence Rising Star-Management Award during the organization’s annual state meeting held virtually mid-June. The award honors Emily for demonstrating a strong work...
Burt Meyer toys with life’s great adventures

Burt Meyer toys with life’s great adventures

Burt Meyer doesn’t play around with life experiences. In his remarkable 95 years, Meyer has been known to dive right in, immersing himself in creativity, knowledge, technical works and adventures. Meyer, a resident of the King-Bruwaert retirement community, shares a...
An Open Letter to the People of Illinois

An Open Letter to the People of Illinois

Terri Bowen, King-Bruwaert House CEO, has joined with the leaders of four partnered senior living communities in penning an open letter to the residents of Illinois. Please take the time to read and see how these non-profit communities came together to create an...
Spotlight on KBH Staff Member Oscar Lacson

Spotlight on KBH Staff Member Oscar Lacson

Oscar Lacson takes pride in his position as Bistro Chef. Rising early, he opens the Bistro with freshly brewed coffee for residents and staff. He spends several hours making pre-packaged lunches for staff that include tasty sandwiches, pasta and burgers. Food...