In response to a growing need for memory care, a company with a specialized concept designed for residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia will begin construction on a new 30,000 square foot, $12 million memory care community in the Village of Arlington Heights. The LaSalle Group, a national leader in memory care with more than 15 years of experience, will break ground on its ninth community in Chicago – Autumn Leaves of Arlington Heights (1625 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005), on Wednesday, May 7, at 10a.m. A ceremonial shovel dig will commence at 10:30 a.m. Mitchell Warren, CEO and Co-Owner of The LaSalle Group, Inc. and Autumn Leaves, will speak at the event. A representative from the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce will also be in attendance. The public is invited to attend the free groundbreaking celebration.

The community will also feature the state-of-the-art Vigil System, a motion sensor program in each resident’s private room that allows for safer independent living. The system subtly alerts staff members, if needed, and gathers information that serves to improve the resident’s comfort level. The groundbreaking is free and open to the public. Members of the public are asked to RSVP by contacting Sarah Chidalek at schidalek@lasallegroup.com or by calling 281-433-3583.