Contact:                                                                                                                                                                                                               Michelle Franzak

Community Relations Director 

 Senior Star at Weber Place

815.439.2033 or webcrdirector@seniorstar.com 

Skype Connects Sister and Brother After 35 Years

Resident at Senior Star at Weber Place Communicates with Brother in England

 in a Heartwarming Reunion

ROMEOVILLE, IL (August 31, 2010) –  Mary DiGrazia, a resident at Senior Star at Weber Place recently enjoyed an overdue reunion – a video call with her brother who lives in England whom she has not seen in more than three decades. 

Courtesy of Senior Star at Weber Place and Skype, DiGrazia and her brother enjoyed a ‘face-to-face’ Internet conversation that brought tears of joy.  “Thirty five years is a long time to go without being able to see the face of someone you love,” said DiGrazia.  “When I saw my brother I said, ‘Oh my gosh, you look just like dad,’ and he responded, ‘You look just like Mom.’”  The siblings are grateful for Senior Star’s Skype program and look forward to their next visit.

“What a wonderful success story this is, and we all feel great knowing that we truly make a difference in our resident’s lives,” said Anja Rogers, Senior Vice President of Senior Star Living.  

Senior Star at Weber Place continues to implement best practices in retirement living, which includes keeping the mind and spirit nurtured.  Updated Web and computer programs work with resident’s interests while placing a strong emphasis on their total well-being.  All residents are encouraged to take advantage of Skype to stay connected with family and friends.  This is just one example of a commitment to provide a level of retirement living services that places Senior Star among the leading and trusted providers in the nation.

For more information about Senior Star at Weber Place or Senior Star Living, visit the web site at www.seniorstar.com. 

About Senior Star at Weber Place:

Senior Star at Weber Place, a Senior Star Living community, features 346 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 29 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many amenities to offer its residents in three distinctive living experiences: independent living, assisted living and memory care.

About Senior Star Living:

Senior Star Living, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a private company founded in 1976 that entered the senior housing business in 1989.  Today, the company has become a nationally recognized industry leader for providing quality and innovative services.  The organization’s portfolio includes 10 retirement communities in six states offering independent, assisted living and memory care options.

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