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April 26, 2022

Where You Live Matters – The Critical Role of Place in the Second Half of Life

Where you live is one of the most significant factors in thriving over a long life. “Place” is more than the four walls you call home; it also encompasses your neighborhood, metropolitan area, region of the country, and even the people who surround you. Choosing the right place influences our opportunities for purpose, social connections, …

Posted by Laura Roese Thought Leadership

February 17, 2022

Disrupting Ageism – The Importance of Community and Citizenship

Christian Living Communities continues our commitment to disrupting ageism. CLC President & CEO Jill Vitale-Aussem recently hosted a live discussion with Penny Cook from the Pioneer Network to talk more about the importance of community and citizenship in combating ageist practices and beliefs. Watch the recording here. Ageism is all around us – just look …

Posted by Robin Visser Thought Leadership

December 21, 2021

We! Celebrate the Holidays

We! Celebrate – United we value and respect each other’s unique contributions. This is one of our three We! Values also known as our Core Values. Celebration is one of our most natural acts. We celebrate milestones, accomplishments, and faith. CLC-Cappella President & CEO Jill Vitale-Aussem shares a special message as we enter this season …

A New Wrinkle on Aging

Written By: Jill Vitale-Aussem | President & CEO of CLC-Cappella President and CEO, Jill Vitale-Aussem shares her perspective on addressing agism in senior living and the positive things that come with age. As written by Jill: My sister, Janice, who’s a few years older than me, keeps me prepared for what to expect as I …

It Really is All About the Little Things

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions I travel a lot for work. But no matter how many flights I’ve been on I still get a little squeamish, especially in small planes and especially in turbulence. A few years ago, when I needed to visit a community by flying on a small …

Posted by Robin Visser Thought Leadership

May 4, 2021

Openly Gray: Fighting Ageism Starts with Us

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions Actress Justine Bateman is making headlines for her new book, Face: One Square Foot of Skin. In her book, Bateman pushes back against Hollywood expectations of plastic surgery, flawless faces, and the notion that older women’s faces are unattractive and something to be “fixed” through …

Posted by Laura Roese Thought Leadership

April 16, 2021

Why are We Still Dropping the “F-Bomb”?

Written by: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of CLC-Cappella Living Solutions If you’ve seen the movie A Christmas Story, you likely remember the scene in which 9-year-old Ralphie is helping his dad change a tire on the side of the road on a dark snowy night. Ralphie is so excited to help but he drops …

Posted by Robin Visser Senior Living Thought Leadership

November 24, 2020

A Message of Thanks from Jill Vitale-Aussem

CLC and Cappella Living Solution’s new President and CEO Jill Vitale-Aussem shares a message of thankfulness in difficult times.

Posted by Robin Visser Thought Leadership

November 16, 2020

CLC and Cappella new CEO’s First Day on the Job

Watch below to hear Jill Vitale-Aussem’s message to team members, residents and business partners as she starts her new role as President and CEO of Christian Living Communities and Cappella Living Solutions. Jill discusses culture, connectivity, and other topics she sees as vital as she begins her work.

Posted by Robin Visser Christian Living Communities Thought Leadership

November 14, 2020

New CLC CEO “comes home” to keep Holly Creek and other communities strong

In a time when so many are feeling isolated, long-time Denverite Jill Vitale-Aussem is coming home to community — or communities, in this case. Mid-November, she will become the first female president and CEO of Christian Living Communities (CLC). The Denver-based senior housing provider serves six states and more than 3,000 older adults and their …

Posted by Robin Visser Christian Living Communities Thought Leadership

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