Christian Living Communities

05/21/2026

Technology is everywhere — but are older adults truly being empowered by it?
On this episode of Aging Unscripted, Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with podcaster Matt Reiners of Parasol Alliance to explore how technology, AI, smart devices, and digital tools are shaping the aging journey.
From connection and independence to scams, affordability, and trust, this conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges of aging in a digital world.
Tune in for a fresh perspective on how to leverage technology and keep humans first and tech second.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts

Technology is changing the aging experience faster than ever before...

05/19/2026

The Suites at Holly Creek Life Plan Community and Sunny Vista Senior Living celebrated Mother’s Day with fun and festive tea parties! Over tea, sweets, and warm conversations, residents, families, and team members enjoyed a beautiful day of joy and gratitude.

05/07/2026

CLC first opened our doors 54 years ago today, May 7, 1972! To celebrate our founding, CLC recently gathered residents, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and friends for a meaningful morning at our 2026 Founders Day Breakfast. Celebrating our 54 years of faithful service to older adults and their families, this event also recognized the people whose compassion, courage, and generosity continue to shape CLC’s mission today. From heartfelt storytelling to honoring extraordinary individuals, the gathering reflected the very spirit of CLC: creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated. Read more at:

CLC's 2026 Founders Day Breakfast marked 54 years of faithful service to older adults and their families while honoring the people whose compassion, courage, and generosity continue to shape the organization’s mission today.

05/01/2026

Budget cuts are hard. But a smaller budget doesn’t mean you are set up to fail - it means you need to work differently. Moving forward with a strategic approach that prioritizes the efforts that are truly driving results, as backed by your analytics, can help your team tackle this challenge. Learn more at https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/building-a-marketing-strategy-when-your-budget-gets-cut/.

Budget cuts are hard. Whether it's economic uncertainty, shifting organizational priorities, or performance pressure, learning that your budget is being reduced means hitting your goals with less resources.

04/20/2026

New Episode Alert!
In our latest episode of Aging Unscripted, we dive into the complex and deeply human tension between autonomy and care. When does helping become controlling? And how can families support the people they love without unintentionally taking away their independence?
Join Jill Vitale-Aussem, Pam Sullivan, and guests Clint Rasti and Angela Allen as they explore:
• Why autonomy is essential to dignity and identity
• The real impact of losing independence as we age
• How to balance health, safety, and happiness
• Practical ways families can support—without overstepping
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at the link below

Aging Unscripted Season 2 Ep 4 You're not the Boss of Me

04/20/2026

CLC-Ca****la communities celebrated Easter and a beautiful start to Spring with Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny visits!
Sunny Vista Senior Living
Ca****la of Pueblo West Assisted Living

03/30/2026

CLC and Ca****la Living Solutions residents were feeling the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's day. Look at all those smiling faces. Holly Creek Life Plan Community, The Retreat at Sunny Vista.

03/24/2026

Understanding the connection between nutrition in senior living and wellbeing is vital to helping residents feel their best, feel connected, and feel at home. This , CCL Hospitality Group - the parent organization of our dining program partner, Duet Hospitality Group – shares how their focus on wellbeing shines through in their personalized approach, nutrient-rich menus, and inspired dining experience: https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/how-nutrition-improves-resident-wellbeing-in-senior-living/.

Understanding the connection between nutrition in senior living and wellbeing is vital to helping residents feel their best, feel connected, and feel at home.

03/18/2026

As young children, Carol Furuta and Ruth Kawamura experienced internment at the Japanese internment Camp Amache during World War II. In a recent Colorado Public Radio interview, Carol and Ruth - both residents of Holly Creek Life Plan Community - shared their memories of this experience and how it impacted their families, and offered a powerful message for their fellow Americans today. Listen to their full interview at https://www.cpr.org/2026/03/13/internment-camp-survivors-immigration-ice-roundups/.

You can also read more about Carol's and Ruth's stories on Holly Creek's blog: https://hollycreekcommunity.com/blog/holly-creeks-radio-station-hcrk-keeps-history-alive/.

Two survivors of the Amache internment camp in southeastern Colorado describe how the forcible relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II affected their families and continues to conjure up painful memories.

01/23/2026

New Episode Alert! 🎙️
Colorado is changing. Birth rates are falling, fewer people are moving here, and the fastest-growing age group is adults 75–84—with more Coloradans living into their 90s and beyond.
What does this mean for our communities, healthcare, and workforce?
In the latest episode of Aging Unscripted, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan talk with former Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner about Colorado's population pivot and what it means for all of us.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HbJyS04ar4 or wherever you get your podcasts

Colorado is in the middle of a demographic shift unlike anything we’ve seen before. Birth rates are falling, migration has slowed, and the fastest-growing ag...