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August 30, 2021
What is Luxury Senior Living?
If you’ve gone on Google and looked into senior living options, you’ve probably come across the phrase, “luxury senior living.” The concept of luxury retirement living has come of age, […]
August 10, 2021
Senior Independence: 5 Ways to Take Control
Independence doesn’t have an age limit. By taking certain steps, older adults can maintain their independence for as long as possible. Ready to take control of your independence? Here are five things you can do to live life to your fullest for years to come.
July 20, 2021
The Golden Girls: When Friends Become Neighbors
The band was in full swing playing Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” out under the stars. The women, ten in all, were line dancing up a storm, their cowgirl boots clacking away on the deck, the white fringes of their Western-style shirts swaying in time. One step forward, two steps back.
July 7, 2021
Bible Study for Seniors with Dementia
Maybe it’s ironic—or maybe it’s fitting—but it’s kind of amazing how many memorable things can happen in a memory care community, where residents are experiencing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Dan Hass can testify to that. Dan, who served as executive director of Overlook Green Senior Living, a Five Star assisted living and memory care community in Pittsburgh, PA, saw it happen time and time again in a weekly Bible study group he ran for Overlook Green residents.
June 15, 2021
A Father’s Day Special: The Many Passions of “Mr. Bob”
At Morningside of Franklin, a Five Star assisted living community in Franklin, TN, Bob Blackmer is known as the man of many costumes. The 87-year-old resident of Morningside, where he is affectionately known as “Mr. Bob,” dresses up on special occasions to bring smiles and laughter to his fellow residents as well as Five Star team members.
June 10, 2021
What is the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes?
It’s natural that as our bodies age, we may need help with more and more day-to-day tasks. Perhaps you’ve noticed this occurring for a loved one—from struggling to put on support hose first thing in the morning to fumbling with medications just before bed. Or maybe you’re the one needing assistance. Either way, you’re wondering whether it’s time for a change: Would life be better in a senior living community? Which kinds offer help with everyday activities?
May 19, 2021
Memorial Day: How Five Star Remembers
This Memorial Day, Five Star Senior Living Communities are honoring our fallen war heroes with events that both honor their sacrifice and celebrate what they fought to protect—our freedom to gather safely and enjoy life.
May 19, 2021
55+ Communities vs Independent Living: How do they Differ?
Today’s older adults are redefining what is possible later in life. More and more, stories appear in the news about people in their seventies and eighties—and even nineties—running road races, doing gymnastics, performing stand-up comedy, even going into the recording studio.
May 12, 2021
How Active Relaxation Helps Seniors Beat Stress
We know living with chronic stress can negatively affect your health at any age. It contributes to diabetes, cardiac disease, weight gain, memory, digestive problems, and more. That’s where active relaxation can come in. Here’s what active relaxation is, along with some suggestions you can immediately work in to your day.
May 6, 2021
Yoga: Great for Seniors, Too
Fear not. There are many varieties of yoga, ranging from gentle to vigorous and from using only your body to posing and moving with the aid of a chair or other props. In short, older adults have many options when it comes to yoga.
April 6, 2021
Spring Back into Shape—Safely, with These Tips
April Fool’s Day has come and gone. But there’s nothing funny about what a year of lockdown has done to our physical shape. Many of us have gained weight, but for older adults there’s been another issue: not just weight gain, but loss of muscle tone.
March 9, 2021
Are Senior Living Communities Safe?
Explore the safety of senior living communities. Get insights on security measures, healthcare, and amenities for peace of mind. Learn more today!
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