# Senior Living Redefined | The Merion
> Enjoy independent senior living in Evanston, IL at The Merion—modern amenities, all-inclusive pricing, and a walkable downtown location.
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## News
- [Meet Diana, the New General Manager of The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/diana-new-general-manager-of-the-merion/)
- [Decorating a Senior Living Apartment: One-Bedroom Tips](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/decorating-a-senior-living-apartment/)
- [6 Myths About Aging: What Today's Older Adults Need to Know NOW](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/myths-about-aging/)
- [Match Your Floor Plan to Your Lifestyle](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/match-your-floor-plan-to-your-lifestyle/)
- [Safety and Peace of Mind in a City Setting: Building Security, Neighborhood Resources and Wellness Checks](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/safety-peace-of-mind-in-a-city-setting/)
- [Independent Senior Living Costs: The True Value of a One-Bedroom Apartment](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/independent-senior-living-costs/)
- [The Merion’s Spring Move Timeline: Moving Tips for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/moving-tips-for-seniors/)
- [Grief and the Holidays: How to Cope After the Loss of a Loved One](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/grief-and-the-holidays/)
- [Focus on Senior Health: The Benefits of MerionCares](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/benefits-of-merioncares/)
- [Best Walking Shoes for Seniors: Top Picks for Comfort and Support](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/best-walking-shoes-for-seniors/)
- [Senior Living Monthly Rent vs. Buy-in: Which Option Works Best for You?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/senior-living-monthly-rent-vs-buy-in/)
- [The Top Tips on Grocery Shopping for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/the-top-tips-on-grocery-shopping-for-seniors/)
- [Meet the Sales Team at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/meet-the-sales-team-at-the-merion/)
- [Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort — Discover Life at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/discover-life-at-the-merion/)
- [The Best Walking Trails for Seniors in Evanston](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/the-best-walking-trails-for-seniors-in-evanston/)
- [The Importance of Downsizing for Retirement](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/importance-of-downsizing-for-retirement/)
- [Learn about Our Resident Group Spotlight: Interfaith Musings Class](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/resident-group-spotlight-interfaith-musings-class/)
- [What Are the Top Trends in Senior Living?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/trends-in-senior-living/)
- [7 Reasons You Should Rent a Home in Retirement](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/7-reasons-you-should-rent-a-home-in-retirement/)
- [A Day in the Life of a Senior Move Manager®](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/day-in-the-life-of-a-senior-move-manager/)
- [From Clutter to Comfort: The Top Benefits of Downsizing for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/benefits-of-downsizing-for-seniors/)
- [How Evanston’s Community Programs Foster Engagement for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/evanstons-community-programs-foster-engagement-for-seniors/)
- [Pros and Cons of Aging in Place](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-aging-in-place/)
- [Enrichment Opportunities at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/enrichment-opportunities-at-the-merion/)
- [Exciting Activities and Things To Do With Grandkids](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/things-to-do-with-grandkids/)
- [Eating in Season and Style at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/eating-in-season-and-style-at-the-merion/)
- [What Are the Health Benefits of Walking for Seniors?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/walking-for-seniors/)
- [Top 9 Books on Aging Well](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/books-on-aging-well/)
- [The Best Places To Shop Local in and Around Evanston](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/evanston-stores/)
- [Lifelong Learning Programs for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/lifelong-learning-programs-for-seniors-at-the-merion/)
- [Discover the Best Age to Move Into Independent Living?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-move-into-independent-living/)
- [Explore the Five-Star Dining Program at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/explore-the-five-star-dining-program-at-the-merion/)
- [Retired Reverend Don Baker: A Lifetime of Impact Extends to The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/retired-reverend-don-baker-a-lifetime-of-impact-extends-to-the-merion/)
- [The Ultimate Downsizing Checklist for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/downsizing-checklist-for-seniors/)
- [The Best Winter Wellness Tips for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/winter-wellness-tips/)
- [The Best Online Resources for Lifelong Learning](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/lifelong-learning-for-seniors/)
- [Pre-Retirement Checklist: 7 Steps To Get Ready](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/pre-retirement-checklist/)
- [The Merion’s Art Exhibit showcases The Hands of Life Display](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/the-merions-art-exhibit-showcases-the-hands-of-life-display/)
- [7 Great Movies About Retirement](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/movies-about-retirement/)
- [Tips for Talking to a Parent About Senior Living](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/tips-for-talking-to-a-parent-about-senior-living/)
- [Signs and Solutions for Spousal Caregiver Burnout](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/spouse-caregiver-burnout/)
- [Independent Living Services, Amenities, and Wellness Programming at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/amenities-and-wellness-programming-at-the-merion/)
- [The Merion’s Senior Wildcats Cheerleading in Their 80s](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/senior-wildcats-cheerleading/)
- [Money Matters: The Financial Benefits of The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/financial-benefits-of-independent-living/)
- [Is 2023 the Year You Make the Move to Senior Living?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/is-2023-the-year-you-make-the-move-to-senior-living/)
- [Tips To Reduce Holiday Loneliness for Seniors](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/tips-to-reduce-holiday-loneliness-for-seniors/)
- [Why Chicago, IL, Seniors Should Move to Senior Living Before Winter Hits](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/why-chicago-il-seniors-should-move-to-senior-living-before-winter-hits/)
- [Lifelong Learning at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/lifelong-learning-at-the-merion/)
- [Understanding the Value of a Rental Senior Living Community](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/understanding-the-value-of-a-rental-senior-living-community/)
- [3 Reasons to Move to a Senior Living Community](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/3-reasons-to-move-to-a-senior-living-community/)
- [Benefits of Moving to Senior Independent Living | The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/benefits-of-moving-to-senior-independent-living-the-merion/)
- [Choosing the Right Senior Living Floor Plan for Your Lifestyle](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/choosing-the-right-senior-living-floor-plan-for-your-lifestyle/)
- [High-End Senior Living Dining at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/high-end-senior-living-dining-at-the-merion/)
- [Renting vs. Buying in Senior Living](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/renting-vs-buying-in-senior-living/)
- [Your Guide to Senior Independent Living at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/your-guide-to-senior-independent-living-at-the-merion/)
- [On The Move at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/on-the-move-at-the-merion-independent-living-in-2022/)
- [Why Location Matters in Senior Living](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/why-location-matters-in-senior-living/)
- [Choosing Where to Retire: Aging in Place or a Community?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/how-to-choose-where-to-retire/)
- [A PLACE FOR MOM HONORS THE MERION WITH 2021 BEST OF SENIOR LIVING AWARD AND CELEBRATES A YEAR OF TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/a-place-for-mom-honors-the-merion-with-2021-best-of-senior-living-award-and-celebrates-a-year-of-triumph-over-adversity/)
- [Thinking about when is a good time to move into a senior community? Tis the season.](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/thinking-about-when-is-a-good-time-to-move-into-a-senior-community-tis-the-season/)
- [The Merion’s Rich History Continues to Redefine Luxury Living](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merions-rich-history-continues-redefine-luxury-living/)
- [The Upside of Downsizing Part 2: Emotional Relief](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/upside-downsizing-part-2-emotional-relief/)
- [The Upside of Downsizing Part 1: Make Life About You!](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/upside-downsizing-part-1-make-life/)
- [Destination, Evanston. In love with a city.](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/destination-evanston-love-city/)
- [Expand Your Mind and Social Network](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/expand-mind-social-network/)
- [The Merion Senior Wildcat Dance Team Performs at Northwestern Basketball Game](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-senior-wildcat-dance-team-performs-northwestern-basketball-game/)
- [The Merion offers an LGBT-inclusive senior living experience](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-offers-lgbt-inclusive-senior-living-experience/)
- [The Merion Becomes Illinois’ First Credentialed LGBT-friendly Senior Living Community](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-becomes-illinois-first-credentialed-lgbt-friendly-senior-living-community/)
- [The Merion Residents, Staff Connect with Kids and Community Heroes](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-residents-staff-connect-kids-community-heroes/)
- [Resident Hands-On in Retirement](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/resident-hands-retirement/)
- [The Merion Partners with Kids for Heartwarming Tribute to Police](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-partners-kids-heartwarming-tribute-police/)
- [The Merion Feeds Passion to Help Others and Introduces New Program](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-feeds-passion-help-others-introduces-new-program/)
- [The Merion Resident Celebrates Northwestern’s March Madness Victory](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-resident-celebrates-northwesterns-march-madness-victory/)
- [Merion Contributes to the Arts in Evanston](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/merion-contributes-arts-evanston/)
- [Best Places to Shop Local in and Around Evanston](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/best-places-shop-local-around-evanston/)
- [The Merion Enters Into Partnership with Symphony of Evanston](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/the-merion-enters-into-partnership-with-symphony-of-evanston/)
- [September is National Aging Month](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/september-is-national-aging-month/)
- [Dining at its Absolute Finest](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/dining-at-its-absolute-finest/)
- [Launching into a New Life at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/launching-into-a-new-life-at-the-merion/)
- [Intergenerational Programs: Bonding At Its Best](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/intergenerational-programs-bonding-at-its-best/)
- [The Merion and Northwestern Athletics Enter Momentous Collaboration](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/the-merion-and-northwestern-athletics-enter-momentous-collaboration/)
- [Evanston Arts Council for The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/evanston-arts-council-for-the-merion/)
- [Who Rescued Whom?](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/who-rescued-whom/)
- [Exotic Locales Represented at A World of Tastes Events This Summer at The Merion](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/exotic-locales-represented-at-a-world-of-tastes-events-this-summer-at-the-merion/)
- [Evanston senior building getting makeover](https://www.merionevanston.com/blog/evanston-senior-building-getting-makeover/)