Contact: Donna Scherner
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For Immediate Release

WYNDEMERE SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS NAMED
 A VETERAN’S FIRST COMMUNITY
 
            WHEATON, Ill.  (Oct. 25, 2006) – Wyndemere Senior Living Campus has been named a “Veterans First” community, it was recently announced by the American Association for Wartime Veterans (AAWV).
The American Association for Wartime Veterans is a privately-held community outreach service formed to educate wartime veterans and their surviving spouses who reside in long term care, assisted living or enhanced independent living communities specifically designated as “Veterans First” communities on Improved Pension.  The AAWV professional members focus on the qualifications when applying for the Improved Pension Program.
“As one of the first in the state of Illinois, Wyndemere Senior Living Campus is proud to be a “Veterans First” community,” said Randalynn Kaye, director of marketing.  “The Improved Pension Program will benefit our residents who are war time veterans by helping them access what is certainly deserved for their service to our nation.  An additional $945 to $2,271 per month in tax free income can have a significant impact on residents and their families! 
Wyndemere Named Veteran’s First Community/Add One
As a “Veterans First” community, Wyndemere Senior Living Campus is committed to fair housing practices for veterans and their surviving spouses, as well as:

• Distributing American Association for Wartime Veterans brochures to all prospective/current residents of their community.
• Encouraging residents to participate in AAWV newsletter submissions, i.e., wartime photos, stories, jokes and etc.
• Hosting a minimum or two seminars per year for all residents and their families members.

“We are pleased to have Wyndemere working with our organization,” said Jim Cauthorn, representative from the AAWV.  “It is a wonderful campus that provides the highest quality of services and care for seniors… a place that we are certain many of our veterans enjoy and will enjoy calling home.” 
Wyndemere Senior Living Campus is located at 200 Wyndemere Circle in Wheaton, Ill. and is a vital part of the Central DuPage Hospital network.  A nationally accredited community, Wyndemere promotes independent living and a worry-free lifestyle, by offering an exceptional living experience with a wide range of amenities and services for residents throughout Chicago’s western suburbs.