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A collage of Arosa Care employees smiling and engaging with clients and colleagues, overlaid with the text "Faces of Arosa."

Faces of Arosa: Meet Derrick Manoly

04.13.2026

A Care Specialist for Arosa Chicagoland Some people find their way into senior care through a course they took, a job they stumbled into, or a moment of necessity. Derrick…

Senior couple smiling during a heart health consultation about long-term care planning and in-home support.

Aging Well Is About More Than the Heart: Why Connection and Coordination Matter

Heart health is often top of mind as we age, especially for those living with chronic conditions. But what we see every day at Arosa is this: managing heart health…

A Valentine's Day graphic featuring Polaroid-style photos of two Arosa client couples — Noel & Steve Mays, and Carol & John Larimore — with the text "Celebrating a lifetime of love."

Love that Last: Celebrating Two Arosa Couples This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day we are honored to celebrate two Arosa couples whose love reminds us that partnership isn’t just one single moment, rather decades of loving each other through the…