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Smith Crossing Resident Jim Gerdy — A Renaissance Man with a Big Heart

By Ashley Martens | Photos by Megan Amy Creative Welcome to the resident feature of Orland Park Living. This is a place for you to get to know your fellow…

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Smith Senior Living featured on WGN TV

Smith Senior Living featured on WGN TV

Smith Senior Living was recently featured on WGN TV! Watch as our CEO, Kevin McGee, and Smith Village Executive Director, Marti Jatis, discuss what makes us truly special. Learn about…

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Two decades of exceptional senior living!

This year Smith Crossing is excited to celebrate our 20th anniversary. What began as an idea to provide housing for the elderly who didn’t have anyone to care for them…

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What's your plan for the future?

“This is about looking to the future and living independently very comfortably.”– James G. A smart plan starts at Smith Crossing When you have a plan for the what-ifs of…

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Smith Crossing Residents Explore the Community on Recumbent Trikes

Originally Published in Seniors – A publication for Orland Park Seniors There is a sign above the area where Judy and Harold Lewis store their recumbent trikes at Smith Crossing,…

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A Time to Celebrate

Smith Crossing’s holiday spirit is featured in the Chicago Tribune’s Prime Time section. Read the article

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Smith Crossing resident’s 100th birthday celebrated

The Chicago Tribune’s Prime Time section celebrated the 100th birthday of Smith Crossing resident and U.S. Navy Veteran Bernie Nash. Read the article

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Differences Between Independent Living and Assisted Living

Independent Living and Assisted Living cater to a person’s unique needs in different ways. Independent Living is for those who can live without assistance, while Assisted Living is designed for…

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Seniors! Stay active this winter—it’s good for you

Keeping active during the winter can be challenging. The days are shorter. And in the Midwest, it gets COLD! But it’s still important to get regular exercise. Why? Because exercise:…

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Downsize your life, not your lifestyle

Thinking of downsizing? More aging Americans are. The main reason: Simplicity. The home where they raised a family has more space than they need now, and caring for it has…

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