Embrace Living Invests in Resident Wellness through Several Grants

Embrace Living, based in Oak Brook, Ill, recently secured several grants that will enhance the lives of residents throughout its communities.

Funding from the American Water Charitable Foundation will support water-saving upgrades at Greencastle of Sterling through the installation of EPA WaterSense® showerheads, promoting both sustainability and affordability.

Thanks to Northwestern Medicine, residents at Immanuel Residences in Downers Grove, Ill, and Castle Towers in Bensenville, Ill., soon will have access to SMARTfit interactive wellness systems. These innovative activity walls combine physical and cognitive exercises designed to support healthy aging, improve balance and coordination, and encourage active lifestyles.

Embrace Living’s Aging in Place with Virtual Reality program also is expanding to Greencastle of Barrington, Ill., thanks to support from the Barrington Area Community Foundation. Originally launched through funding from the Midland States Bank Foundation, the program allows residents to explore destinations, cultural attractions, and educational experiences through immersive virtual reality technology.