The caregiving professionals at various Independence Village communities share their tips for being a successful caregiver, managing the day-to-day stresses of the job and what working with seniors means to them.

Leopold Schaeli is a resident at Independence Village of White Lake. But don’t be fooled by the small-town community — Leopold is a world-renowned chef.

Dan Diadiun, a resident at Independence Village in Petoskey, still remembers the day when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Independence Village is honored to have so many veterans like Dan living in our communities.

We’re partnering with Project Linus to help with sewing and donating 800 blankets to children in need.

Senior living communities have so much potential to connect with community partners in creative, innovation ways. These partners can be a variety of organizations such as medical organizations, restaurants or schools.

The chance to go to college is a blessing and an amazing opportunity for anyone.

If you can read this, thank a teacher. Independence Village of Frankenmuth has partnered with List Elementary School in an intergenerational program called Reading Buddies.

Our very own Friendly Fork Food Truck recently was named champion at Troy Ohio’s Annual Strawberry Festival on June 2.

In April, our sister company, StoryPoint, had the opportunity to send four of our resident veterans on the trip of a lifetime: Honor Flight Dayton. Our four residents had the opportunity to fly to Washington D.C. to embark on an all-day adventure throughout the city.

Independence Village of Avon Lake has over 35 years of experience helping residents and their families.

Our very own Martha Palmateer officially makes the Greatest Cookie in the Cosmos.

Independence Village of Petoskey had the honor of hosting a resident’s 100th birthday party. Read the full story here!

Brighton, MI – Independence Village along with their sister company, StoryPoint, collected over 200 recipes in their Cookie Madness competition and have recently narrowed down 64 cookie recipes from their senior residents to only 4.

An Executive Chef from Independence Village of Plymouth participated in the annual Showcase & Taste of Plymouth event on Monday, April 15 at the Inn at St. John’s.  

We believe that food and group activities engage our residents more than anything else.

We interviewed Emily Olesinski, Independence Village of Aurora Lead Receptionist.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Aurora is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Frankenmuth is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Grand Ledge is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Midland is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Petoskey is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Plymouth is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of White Lake is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Brighton Valley is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village of Avon Lake is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2018 Best of Senior Living Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada.

Brighton, MI – Independence Village along with their sister company, StoryPoint, have had each of their communities complete their bake week. At each property’s first Cookie Madness event last week, they narrowed down 10 cookie recipes to only 4 cookie recipes left in the running for the “greatest cookie in the cosmos.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2018 Brighton, MI – Independence Village Senior Living along with their sister company, StoryPoint, are excited to announce their company-wide, eight-week long Cookie Madness initiative. All of their senior living communities will compete head to head in a friendly, March Madness bracket inspired competition to find the “greatest cookie in […]

Last month, nine chefs from Independence Village and our sister company StoryPoint competed in the American Culinary Federation Competition held at Dorsey Culinary School in Pontiac.

In order to protect yourself and your loved ones from the effects of a stroke, it’s important to learn about the signs.

StoryPoint Troy is proud to be hosting the ALS Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter caregiver support groups. As a community resource company, StoryPoint Troy believes this partnership will be beneficial to those affected by ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) who reside in the greater Troy area.

StoryPoint Troy is proud to be hosting the Miami Valley Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups. We work in cadence with them toward the same mission of enhancing the support of seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Our very own, Sous Chef Addison at the Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) Community rocked it out at the Healthy Soup & Stew Challenge at the Orion Area Healthy Body and Mind Expo. Wowing crowds at the expo with his unique soup recipe; Spaghetti Squash Soup!