Category: Assisted Living
Three Tips To Help Adjust Into Life At A Senior Living Community
When the time comes to transition you or your loved one into a senior living community, there will inevitably be a million thoughts and worries before and throughout the transition period. But there is no need to stress! Chances are, after allowing yourself a little while to adjust, you will find yourself happy and comfortable…
7 Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp
Are you a forgetful person? Constantly forgetting exactly where you put your keys is certainly annoying, but is not necessarily by itself a symptom of a larger problem. As your mind ages though, more & more things seem to slip through the cracks. It does not have to be this way! Here are some tips…
In-Home Senior Safety
Family members and loved ones are what makes life meaningful, and their safety is always a concern, especially as our loved ones begin to age. Little accidents at home can turn into life-threatening events without care and attention. Prevention of these accidents is key! But where should you start? Let us help! According to seniorlivingmag.com here…
Ten Foods To Slow Aging
Food can have a huge effect on a person’s overall health and well-being, especially for seniors. Certain nutrient packed foods, including the ones below, will help nourish the body and promote health, according to myageingparent.com. Remember to always check with your doctor before making changes to your diet. Avocado: Avocados are a tasty way to…
Senior $avings
Seniors, you are living in the golden years. There are many areas where retirement particularly seems to shine, and you may be missing out on one of them: senior discounts! It never hurts to take full advantage of all the benefits of being 55+, so here are the top four areas where you may be…
Musical Memory
Could music have magical properties when it comes to restoring the memories of seniors? While “magic” is certainly an overstatement, it cannot be denied that in many cases, listening to familiar music can help boost memory in a way that is unlike many others. There is even a documentary, Alive Inside, which demonstrates this phenomenon…
Staying Active During Winter
As cold weather settles in, the general tendency can lean towards inactivity. While summer and spring inspire many to exercise, it is much more difficult during the winter to find the motivation to move, especially for seniors. However, taking a three month break (or longer!) to hibernate for the winter is simply not a good…
How Spirituality Affects Aging
With over 75% of Americans self-identifying as religious in some sense, it should come as no surprise that it is of interest to researchers how spirituality affects various aspects of life. One particularly stressful aspect of life comes as we age. While retirement brings plenty of freedom, it can also bring alongside plenty of stress…
The Dollars and Cents of Retirement Communities
A common concern in retirement living is the costs associated with it. And why not? You’ve worked too hard all your life to simply throw away your money on unnecessarily overpriced expenses. Naturally, a seemingly large price tag for monthly rent is a big deterrent for many people when it comes time to explore options…
Distance and Senior Care
When parents and loved ones age, many men and women find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place as they are faced with the miles that separate them and their loved ones. Because of this distance, it can be incredibly difficult and discouraging to get valuable information about the well-being of their parent…
