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October 24, 2024
4 Ways Senior Living Communities Can Reduce Stress
Imagine a life where you no longer have to worry about chores, meal planning, or feeling isolated. For many older adults, stress comes from managing household responsibilities, health concerns, and […]
October 7, 2024
Can I Keep My Car in Senior Living?
The answer is simple: Yes, you can keep your car when you move into independent living. In This Article Independent Living Communities Allow You to Keep Your Car Benefits of […]
September 27, 2024
The Importance of Intellectual Well-Being for Seniors
Who says the joy of learning comes to a halt as you age? In 2024, aging does not mean slowing down. It just means that you now have the freedom […]
September 13, 2024
Senior Living for Couples FAQs
What do you think of when you hear “senior living”? If you picture a vibrant, active community, you’re on the right track! Senior living today is all about opportunities for […]
August 27, 2024
Memory Care vs Home Care: A Comparison
Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease comes with many challenges and tough decisions. One of the first choices families face is whether to opt for memory […]
August 6, 2024
A Glossary of Common Senior Living Terms
If you are the caregiver for an aging loved one, you have probably wondered what many of the acronyms and terms used in the senior living industry mean. The aging services field is full of them. The terminology can be confusing and difficult to understand.
July 22, 2024
The Role of Community in Successful Aging
Everyone gets older, but the question is, how can we do it well? Successful aging involves maintaining physical health, cognitive function, and active engagement in life. One integral part of […]
July 10, 2024
Moving to Independent Living: Key Talks with Adult Children
Transitioning to an independent living community is a significant step for any senior. It promises more freedom, new social opportunities, and less daily responsibility, but it also requires essential conversations […]
June 28, 2024
8 Things Adult Children Should Know about Assisted Living
As a parent grows older and their need for assistance increases, adult children often begin to explore their options. Their goal is to find a senior care solution that allows a parent to live their best quality of life. Unfortunately, wanting the best for a senior loved one and knowing how to find it are two very different things.
June 4, 2024
What Questions Should You Ask on a Senior Living Tour?
Considering senior living? Ask the right questions on your next tour of a senior living community to find the perfect home for you or a loved one.
May 24, 2024
Benefits of Swimming for Seniors
Swimming is universally known as a great, low-impact exercise for all ages, but it’s a particularly beneficial exercise for older adults. Swimming for seniors offers more than just physical health […]
May 14, 2024
How Much Does Assisted Living Cost? [2025]
Growing old can be a beautiful thing, full of new experiences and joys like finally taking that trip you always planned on or helping raise grandchildren. Yet, there comes a time for many seniors when worsening health conditions make basic daily activities—like bathing or managing medication—require assistance. These may be signs it’s time to consider moving into an assisted living community.