To many, retirement is a momentous point in life when the right to live worry-free has been earned. After all there is scientific proof that life gets better as you age. Retirement provides the opportunity to finally do what you like when you like. However, it is...

Top Reviews from Residents and Families Showcase Outstanding Care Provided by The Merion to Keep Seniors Feeling Safe, Healthy and Happy  The Merion, a senior living community based in Evanston,is proud to announce that it has been honored as a SeniorAdvisor.com...

The pandemic has many prospective renters and their families wondering when it’s safest to move into a senior community. With fall and winter coming, people are more prone to become isolated and lonely. Now is a good time to move into a senior community for many...

The year 1919 brought a lot of change to Chicago and the United States as a whole. The prohibition amendment went into effect, the Black Sox Scandal captured attention, very few people owned homes, and the price of a new care was about $500. This was also the year,...

We all like our stuff. Why wouldn’t we? We bought it!   There comes a time in all our lives where less really is more. This is when we all think about downsizing. Giving up some of your household items can be a scary process, but for many, like The Merion...

Like many older adults, Bennie Tarnow has led a busy life and continues to do so. Downsizing and moving to The Merion in Evanston, IL she considers a game changer. After a 30-plus-year career as an inner-city school teacher, moving several times for her husband’s...

Home is a feeling. For older adults considering options for independent living in Chicago, they’re looking for that feeling. Betty Chacharon, a resident at The Merion in Evanston, says the feeling started before she moved in.   “My moving experience was painless,...

Few residents of Chicago retirement communities can say they perform at halftime for a NCAA college basketball game. But 14 who do are residents at The Merion in Evanston. The senior living community has partnered with nearby Northwestern University for a cheerleading...

She’s sitting eye to eye with a pair of 17-year-old high school students. Jackie Mattfeld is one of about 30 residents at The Merion who take part in monthly seminars where the two generations exchange views on various topics of interest to both sides. From pop...

Originally posted on Windy City Times. Nestled three short blocks away from Lake Michigan in downtown Evanston, the Merion offers older adults a place to live and thrive while also meeting their needs as they age.   According to its website, the Merion is...