Providence Life Services

11/04/2026

It’s National Candy Day and we want to know… what is your 𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝘃𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆?!

Whether you preferred Bit-O-Honeys, Necco Wafers, Charleston Chews, or a simple butterscotch, we want to hear about it!

Comment your favorite below, and even better, share a story tied to why it’s your favorite!

And try to enjoy a little sweet treat today 🍬

11/03/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, and we'd like to take the time to recognize the dedicated caregivers who bring compassionate care directly to those who need it most.

To our home health and hospice team members: thank you for the skill, compassion, and commitment you bring to every visit. You make a difference in the lives of patients and families each day, and your work is an important part of the Providence mission.

We are grateful for all you do and the care you provide throughout our communities.🏠

11/03/2026

After the age of 55 there is a 42% chance of developing dementia. And while there isn't anything that we at Providence can do to reduce this, we can introduce care techniques that improve the quality of life associated with it.

This is why the Providence team recently invested in hands-on training in person-centered dementia care.

Learn more about why we made this investment and how this approach can help a person with dementia live with dignity: https://ow.ly/USZE51033MS

11/02/2026

Recently we welcomed nationally recognized dementia care expert Teepa Snow and the Positive Approach to Care team for advanced dementia care training. Through hands-on education and certification opportunities, our comunities are strengthening their knowledge of person-centered dementia care.

Learn more about this event and the positive affect it will have on our communities:

We believe that all affected by this condition deserve the best care, and to have a full and enriched life.

11/02/2026

Darlene Donarski was just six years old when she fell in love with music. That passion led her to teach, perform, lead choirs, and serve as a church musician for more than four decades.

Today, she still enjoys sharing her love of music at Park Place of Elmhurst.

Read Darlene’s story here:

Darlene Donarski was six when she fell in love with the accordion after hearing her ten-year-old cousin play. Her parents bought her one, and she practiced until music came naturally. By 15, she was teaching; by 16, she was performing downtown; and by 17, she had joined the musicians’ union. Aroun...

10/30/2026

From small beginnings to a tri-state network of care, Providence Life Services has been serving communities with the same goal: 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭.

Our story, like that of our team members, families, and supporters, is a collection of the little moments that have shaped who we are today. We are proud to serve the communities we call home and strive to continue being the Haven our neighbors deserve.

Read our story: https://ow.ly/BUK55100vey

10/28/2026

We couldn't let this milestone pass without recognition. Congratulations to Park Place of St. John on celebrating 10 years of community, service, and meaningful connections earlier this month.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this remarkable chapter in the community's story. 🎉

10/27/2026

As we head into the colder months, it’s important to keep a balanced diet. Adding color to your plate is a great way to get the vitamins your body needs! 🍎🥕🥑🫘

Check out our article for some quick and tasty tips and tricks to fuel your body!

10/26/2026

Marilyn Fredericks’ mother always told her she was born dancing, and she’s spent the rest of her life following the music. Now a resident of Park Place of Elmhurst, Marilyn sat down with our team to chat about her life.

Between travel and dance, her story is full of passion and adventure, qualities she continues to share with those around her today.

Read Marilyn’s story here:

Marilyn Fredericks said her mother always told her she was born dancing. After a lifetime on stage, she keeps the evidence close at hand: a dance card and a travel card, two scrapbooks she says tell the story of her life.

08/05/2026

Some places stay with you long after you leave. After more than 25 years serving Royal Park Place and Royal Atrium Inn, Brenda stepped away for a season to focus on family. When the opportunity came to return, it felt like coming home.

Today, she continues to welcome residents and live out Providence's mission through everyday acts of kindness and service.

Read Brenda's inspiring story:

For Brenda, serving at Royal Park Place and Royal Atrium Inn has never been just a job. It has been a calling, a ministry, and a place where she has been able to live out her faith through daily acts of care.