When it comes to healthy aging, most people think about physical health. What you can do to keep your bones strong, heart healthy and reduce your risk of disease, for example. But overall wellness isn’t just the physical. It also includes mental and emotional health which in many cases can be even harder to maintain […]
It’s a given that most seniors want to stay home for as long as possible. But, is your home as safe as it could be to accommodate your evolving needs? And, at what point should you consider a move to senior living? Check out these home safety tips for seniors and a senior living option […]
According to the CDC, 31 million adults age 50 or older are inactive. What’s more, a U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 67 percent of adults aged 60 and older are sedentary for at least 8.5 hours a day. Yet, staying active is a crucial part of healthy aging with benefits that […]
The Pew Research Center reports that 27% of adults ages 60 and older in the United States now live alone. Whether it’s because of necessity or choice, living alone poses a number of concerns for seniors such as safety, accidents and perhaps one of the most dangerous – social isolation. Why is social isolation so […]
We want to be there when our loved ones need help. Perhaps that’s why there are currently nearly 48 million caregivers in the United States, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. But for all the reward caregiving offers, a tremendous amount of stress goes with it too. If left unchecked that stress […]
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, there are currently nearly 48 million caregivers in the United States. If you’re one of them you know all too well the rollercoaster of emotions it involves. One of the biggest is guilt, to the point where many continue to put off moving a loved one […]
Of all the important conversations you and your parents will have over the years, one of the most difficult to begin may be “the talk” about senior living. How will mom react? Has dad been thinking the same thing? Is mom willing to move from the comfort of home to a large, unfamiliar community? Will […]
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia for your loved one may leave you with more questions than answers. What can you expect? Can you provide them adequate care at home? What are your options when more support is needed? We can help by sharing the signs that might indicate your loved one would benefit […]
We’ve said it before: considering senior living for your loved one is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do as a family. Even harder when you don’t really know if it’s time or not. We’re often asked: “Is there a way to know for sure?” The truth? Most of the time there are a […]
We’ve touted the benefits that boutique senior living offers–more personalized care, the feel of home, the comfort of familiar faces, to name a few–but you may not realize that the smaller setting could actually be safer during COVID-19 than traditional senior living. In this article, we will discuss why smaller senior living centers are the […]
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