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Looking for a good deal? Avoid the Fox Valley Flea Market!

A few weekends back, a couple of friends and I decided to make the trip to Elgin to do some shopping. We had heard about the Habitat for Humanity Store located there, (review coming soon) and we were ready to get our frugal on. Before entering Habitat, we noticed the Fox Valley Flea Market right... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
May 1, 2012 at 6:49 am

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National Honesty Day

Today, April 30th, is National Honesty Day. Though the day is meant to showcase the honesty or dishonesty of elected officials, I say we use it today to come clean. If there is something you have been holding back, let it out today. My bit of honesty is the fact that I have completely fallen... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 30, 2012 at 9:31 am

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Young brothers continue their fight for Illinois' elderly!

At the beginning of this month, I introduced you to Dean Cohen, 16, and Lee Cohen, 15. The two brothers are making it their mission to fight for the elderly generation. At the time I introduced them, they had taken their message to State Representative David Harris. After feeling a sense of urgency for senior... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 29, 2012 at 11:07 am

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We're Not Young

For all of us in our 30s... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 27, 2012 at 8:13 pm

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Contact Senators TODAY About DON Score Increase

For the last day of Supportive Living Week in Illinois, I want to call your attention to a release from the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition: The Governor is pushing to have his Medicaid plan drafted into legislation by next week. It has been reported he wants the legislation passed by May 10th. We believe our best... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 27, 2012 at 10:51 am

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Plum Creek Supportive Living holds Open House

If you have followed my blog this week, you are already well aware that it is Supportive Living Week in Illinois. Yesterday was the day that Supportive Living Facilities, SLFs, from all across the State welcomed community members into their facility to learn more about, the program. My facility, Plum Creek Supportive Living, had a... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 26, 2012 at 5:45 am

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Take the mystery out of Supportive Living!

Today is day three of Supportive Living Week in Illinois. Also today, Supportive Living Facilities all over the state will be hosting Open Houses. This statewide event is geared towards everyone in Illinois. So, be sure to make arrangements to stop by your local Supportive Living Facility. My facility will be offering an open house that includes... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 25, 2012 at 6:52 am

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SLFs Give Back, So Can You!

Today is Day 2 of Supportive Living Week 2012. I explained in yesterday’s kickoff post how valuable Supportive Living Facilities, SLFs, are to the families of Illinois. Today, I am going to show how communities benefit from SLFs. Of course, first and foremost you have the benefit of having your family close to you if... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 24, 2012 at 7:11 am

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Supportive Living week kicks off today!

Today kicks off Supportive Living Week in the State of Illinois. In honor of this week, I will tell you a bit more about Supportive Living Facilities. If you took the benefits of nursing home care and assisted living care, pulled out the best of both worlds, and offered it at an affordable price, you... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 23, 2012 at 6:45 am

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Budget cuts to Supportive Living Facilities would devastate Illinois families.

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, residents and staff of Plum Creek Supportive Living in Rolling Meadows visited the Illinois State Capitol. The visit was scheduled to show how vital Supportive Living Facilities, SLFs, are to Illinois. SLFs provide apartment-style housing, socialization opportunities, and support services for residents that are not yet in need of full nursing... Read more »

By David W. Quinn,
April 22, 2012 at 1:56 pm

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