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Expert advice backed by the latest research — for seniors and caregivers alike.

January 3, 2023
Common Mental Health Issue for Older Adults
Find information about older adults and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, their causes, signs to watch for, and how you can help here.
November 28, 2022
Passion-Led Work: Finding Purpose in Memory Care
Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is projected to rise to 13 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Understanding the signs and […]
November 21, 2022
Depression in Older Adults – Symptoms, Risks, & How to Get Help
Having a bad day or feeling down once in a while is a normal part of life, but having these same feelings day in and day out is usually a […]
November 16, 2022
The Top 5 Best Dogs for Seniors
Dogs make great companions for seniors. With their fun, loyal, and cute personalities, dogs are a joy to share a home with and provide many health and emotional benefits to […]
November 7, 2022
How to Stay Active – 7 Tips for Seniors
Maintaining an active lifestyle is important at any age, but it can be especially important for older adults and seniors in retirement to help boost health and wellbeing. Staying active […]
November 1, 2022
Top 8 Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
Looking for the perfect gift for the special senior in your life? We've put together 8 great holiday gift ideas for seniors. Read our full list here.
October 14, 2022
AlerisLife’s Five Star Senior Living and MIT AgeLab announce OMEGA scholarship recipients
Five students from across the country were each awarded $5,000 toward their college tuition as part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab’s OMEGA scholarship, an annual program sponsored by […]
September 16, 2022
Fran Healy, WWII Veteran Shares His Story
101-year-old World War II veteran & Five Star senior living resident Fran Healy has a story to tell. Learn about Fran’s experience as an American soldier.
July 25, 2022
Up, up, and away
Maria Armstrong knows a thing or two about travel. Originally from Wisconsin, Maria has lived in North Carolina, California, and Honduras. She lived in Michigan where she earned a Masters […]
July 14, 2022
A lifetime of love
Seventy years ago Dwight D. Eisenhower won the U.S. presidential election, the average cost of a house was $9,000, and Don and Charlene Hietman got married. The Heitman’s, who are in their late 80s, celebrated their 70th anniversary last month at their home at Five Star Residences of Dayton Place in Denver, Colo.
June 16, 2022
Father’s Day with Dad in Assisted Living
Are you celebrating Father’s Day with your dad at his assisted living community this year? Before you make any plans, see what the team there might already have planned.
April 29, 2022
7 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Seniors
Whether it was fixing you chicken noodle soup on sick days as a kid, being your biggest cheerleader at your college graduation or volunteering to take the grandkids for ice […]