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Welcoming 2026 with Plentiful Projects, Momentous Milestones, and Stunning Spaces

We’re midway through the first month of 2026! How are your resolutions holding up? If you’ve resolved to restyle a room or edit your possessions, this might be the time when your perfectly-curated space starts to accumulate clutter or when it becomes clear that your new floor plan doesn’t quite fit the way you live.

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Episode 7 of My Podcast, Just Call Claudia: Navigating Family Dynamics in Senior Moves with Eric Klein of CarePatrol Chicagoland North

Eric Klein, owner of CarePatrol Chicagoland North, talks with Claudia about navigating family dynamics in senior care and senior moves; his work helping seniors and families find the best-fit care environment with CarePatrol; and when is the best time for families to start addressing these decisions (hint: it’s never too early!).

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Episode 6 of My Podcast, Just Call Claudia: Cultivating Community and Connecting Care Resources with Jessica Roote of Belmont Village Lincoln Park

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.

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On Good Friends and Good Gifts

With Thanksgiving just in the rear view mirror, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’m thankful for and what I’d like to celebrate this season. I’m very thankful for my family and my amazing CMFTO associates, of course.

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Episode 4 of My Podcast, Just Call Claudia: Selecting the Right Senior Community with Fiona Forde of Trulee Evanston

When Trulee Evanston was preparing to open their doors in 2021, they contacted CMFTO for help facilitating over 95% of the moves to get their community members settled in their new home.

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