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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...

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...

  Dr. Richard “Dick” Bulger of Hinsdale has joined the Board of Directors of King-Bruwaert House (KBH) in Burr Ridge. Dr. Bulger has an extensive medical background leading a successful private practice in otolaryngology that he started in 1972. He served as an...

Lisa Capozzoli has joined King-Bruwaert House as Chaplain of the Burr Ridge-based senior living community. Most recently, Capozzoli served as the Visitation and Care Pastor for Christ Church of Oak Brook. At Christ Church, she provided leadership and pastoral care to...

For many older adults, especially those with memory loss or serious illnesses, healthy eating may not be the biggest priority. Without a caregiver, family member, friend, neighbor or culinary team ensuring that daily meals are eaten, nutritional needs may decline,...

​Long a civic leader and a proponent of community involvement, Don Gralen transitioned to our King-Bruwaert retirement community with a vision for quality care and services, socialization and happiness among new neighbors. Within a short time, Don found himself...

If you or a loved one may be considering Assisted Living or Nursing Home services, there may be questions about which care level is appropriate. How do you navigate the marketplace and differentiate between Assisted Living vs Nursing Home communities? Let’s start with...

The Moving to Assisted Living Checklist: What to Keep in Mind During the Transition Choosing to move into assisted living is rarely an easy decision. Some parents may resist it because they feel that it damages their pride or robs them of free will. They may be afraid...

King-Bruwaert House CEO Terri Bowen was recently interviewed on Chicago's ABC7 about the need for medical supplies, testing kits and personal protective equipment. Check out the article and watch the interview here.