In the News

Patients Celebrate Hanukkah While Rehabbing at Alden of Waterford — (January 5, 2012)

Bowling and Rehabbing at the Same Time — (December 6, 2011)
Short-term patients enjoy bowling every Wednesday while rehabbing.

Strengthening Our Nursing Homes’ Act Becomes Law — (November 29, 2011)
Madison, Wis. — Elizabeth Brunner, vice president of operations for Alden Management Services, played a key role in the enactment of a new law designed to help nursing homes in Wisconsin provide quality care to their residents.

Alden’s Chief Operating Officer Appointed to State Board — (October 26, 2011)

Quack For a Cause — (October 4, 2011)

Aurora, Ill. – Over $13,000 was raised at the 3rd Annual Alden of Waterford Duck Race benefiting the Donald Davidson-Alan Brin Memorial Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation. Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner, Naperville Mayor A. George Pradel, Oswego Village President Brian LeClercq and Senator Linda Holmes joined over 300 attendees at the event.

3rd Annual Duck Race Benefitting Leukemia Research - Come out and cheer on 4,000 ‘rubber ducky’s’ for a good cause! — (August 30, 2011)

Aurora Resident Selected as “Hero in Long-Term Care” — (August 22, 2011)

Aurora, Ill. — Aurora resident Ancelma (Anna) Varela was recently selected a “hero” in long-term care by the Health Care Council of Illinois.

Honoring Those Who Serve — (August 3, 2011)

Aurora, Ill. –The Alden of Waterford Continuing Care Retirement Community in Aurora hosted dozens of service men and women at a Veterans Breakfast, followed by a Health Fair on the 38-acre campus.

ALDEN GATORS PLAY ‘HOOPS FOR THE TROOPS’ — (June 15, 2011)

Aurora, Ill. – The Alden Gators basketball team played in the recent Hoops for the Troops fund-raiser, hosted by the Fox Valley Marines in Aurora. All proceeds from the event went to benefit homeless veterans.

ALDEN HOLDS FIRST NURSING SKILLS FAIR — (April 19, 2011)

THERAPY RESIDENTS CELEBRATE RECOVERY — (March 24, 2011)
Aurora, Ill. – ‘Graduates’ of the Short-Term Optimal Rehabilitation program at Alden of Waterford Rehabilitation and Health Care Center met for dinner to reunite and celebrate their recoveries.

Thanking Alden - Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune — (March 22, 2011)

EMPLOYEES PURCHASE HUNDREDS OF GIFTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED — (January 3, 2011)
Chicago, Ill. - Every year for the past 15 years, residents at facilities for the developmentally disabled have benefited from the generous donations of employees throughout The Alden Network.

AURORA RESIDENT CELEBRATES 104TH BIRTHDAY — (December 21, 2010)
Aurora, Ill. – Ernest King celebrated his 104th birthday with friends and family during his birthday bash at Alden Gardens of Waterford Assisted Living Community in Aurora.

LT. GOV. SHEILA SIMON VISITS SENIORS — (December 8, 2010)
Aurora, Ill. – Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon met with seniors during a visit to Alden of Waterford Continuing Care Retirement Community’s rehabilitation center.

2nd Annual Duck Race Radio Commercial — (October 4, 2010)
Aurora, Ill.

Duck Race Raises Over $25,000 for Leukemia Research Foundation — (October 1, 2010)
Aurora, Ill.

The 2nd Annual Duck Race Announces Local Media Sponsor — (August 27, 2010)
Aurora, Ill.

Buy a Duck, Support a Worthy Cause — (August 19, 2010)
Aurora, Ill.

Ducks Equal Dollars for Leukemia Research — (July 2, 2010)

Ducks Make Waves to Support Worthy Cause — (June 24, 2010)

Alden of Waterford Welcomes New Medical Director — (April 6, 2010)