Pathway to Living Hires William Blake as Director of Community Life

Pathway to Living, a premier owner, operator, manager and developer of residential independent, assisted living and memory care communities in the Midwest, welcomes William Blake of Chicago as the new Director of Community Life.

A certified recreational therapist with 17 years of experience, Blake shares Pathway to Living's mission to change the way society thinks about aging and is helping to do just that in his new role. Blake innovates and oversees the wellness programming that brings Pathway's signature VIVA! lifestyle to life for its residents.

"We want our residents to be active, engaged and able to pursue their passions, whether it's as simple as gardening or something more extreme like horseback riding," Blake said. "Pathway gives older adults a chance to do things they've never done before or haven't done in many years. With the VIVA! philosophy, we can show the world that growing older can be a joyful and meaningful time of life."

Blake first became interested in recreational therapy while working for the Chicago Park District, where he provided programming for adults with special needs and helped link senior citizens with area events and activities. Blake earned an associate's degree from Moraine Valley Community College and a bachelor's degree from Chicago State University. Prior to joining Pathway, he worked at Methodist Hospitals, Gary, IN, as a recreational therapist, where he together with a team of health practitioners successfully introduced new patient programs.

Pathway to Living is a privately held, Chicago-based senior living company managed by an experienced team that is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. The innovative, award-winning company founded in 1997 develops, owns and operates, independent, assisted living and memory support communities in the Midwest. For more information, call 888-342-4111 or visit www.Pathwaytoliving.com.