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The Sandwich Generation
What is the Sandwich Generation? Beyond visions of creamy peanut butter and bread, the “Sandwich Generation” is a term, growing in its usage, related to the increasing number of people who are caught between the needs of multiple generations; those caring for their own children or grandchildren while simultaneously caring for their aging parents. While…
Self-Care: 10 Fun and Lighthearted Stress-Reducers
Everyone needs avenues they can release their stress! Here are some easy ways to make your days brighter and your moments happier: Keep a ‘Fun Folder.’ This could be of cartoons, pictures, articles that make you laugh. Save them for a rainy day! Write down things you enjoy and want to do…
5 Stages of Aging
How do you know what your aging loved one really needs? Often times, older adults have difficulty communicating to their children what their needs are. Discover what stage your loved one is experiencing and learn how you can best meet their needs. Stage 1: Self-sufficiency |Age 55 – at this stage it’s time to: Asses…
Family Not Facility
Many adult children and seniors take an extended amount of time researching communities to potentially move to. Aside from the logistics and finances, one of the biggest selling points is the community, the people, the daily interactions with the people you are going to be living the rest of your life with. Every person wants…
What’s the Difference?
While searching and deciding the next step for a new season of life, many adult children and seniors may wonder, ‘What is the difference between Independent Living and Assisted Living and a Nursing Home?’ You may wonder about the price, location, what’s included, etc. Well, we are going to answer your questions and provide you…
Choosing a Senior Living Community: How To Know When It’s The Right Time
The decision to move into a senior living community is as individual as the person making the choice. Though there is no clear-cut template or step-by-step instructions on the exact time to know when to consider moving, there are however some signs that can help make the initial conversation, such as assistance with meals, medication…
Passing On A Legacy: How To Pass Down Values and Traditions
Building a legacy is becoming popular as people are showing more interest in this transfer and passing-down of non-financial assets from generation to generation. Preserving all of life’s stories, values and memories are extremely important due to unexpected events that bring to light the reality of life’s fragility. Here are a few helpful ways…
10 Life Lessons We Learned From Our Grandparents
After all, they are the wisest and most experienced humans on the planet. What better person to learn life lessons from? Inspirational, honest and humorous, here is a list of diverse quotes about life advice from grandparents around the nation that we couldn’t help but share: “Happiness is not found, it’s created.” “Be good…
