As the Director of Community Relations at Belmont Village Lincoln Park, Jessica Roote has a unique and valuable perspective on connecting seniors with the community and care resources they need. In today’s episode, Jessica gives us a window into her world linking seniors living at Belmont Village Lincoln Park with the larger community. This can be as simple as trimming greenery so that residents can see the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood when they’re sitting on their patio! In this info-packed episode, Jessica also shares some strategies for touring and selecting senior communities.

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Jessica Roote is the Director of Community Relations at Belmont Village Lincoln Park, a valued CMFTO partner. She transitioned into the senior living field following a career as a phlebotomist and nurse, experience that informs her clinically grounded and compassionate approach. Prior to joining Belmont Village, Jessica served as the Sales and Marketing Director at Ravenswood Supportive Living, where she strengthened her expertise in guiding and supporting older adults and their families.

Have you been wondering what working with CMFTO is like? This episode, with Claudia’s clients-turned-friends Barry and Arline Kaufman, gives an inside look into how a CMFTO project works, what it’s like to collaborate with CMFTO team members, and how impactful it can be to prepare your home for market, rightsize your possessions, move, and accessorize your new home in a meaningful way.

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Arline and Barry Kaufman are dear friends of Claudia and the CMFTO team. Arline worked as a college admissions counselor and was also an instrumental volunteer at her children’s schools. Barry was a health reporter and producer for NBC Chicago and Chicago radio stations, and a trainer in media and crisis communication. The Kaufmans are now enjoying retirement in their beautiful West Loop condo.

Fiona Forde is head of sales at Trulee Evanston, where CMFTO coordinated and facilitated 95% of the initial moves when Trulee was launched in Evanston in 2021. Fiona has so much to share about making the decision to move to a senior community—and how to select the community that’s right for you. She gives an overview of the care options and partnerships offered by Trulee, including some cutting-edge technology that keeps residents safe. If you’re looking for a senior community, today’s episode is a must-listen.

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