Category: Assisted Living
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…
5 Activities To Connect Teens and Grandparents:
With such a large age gap, often it may be hard to find ways for the youngest generation and the oldest generation to find common ground when it comes to activities and interactions. Fortunately, we have come up with five cross-generational activities that will help young and older adults alike unplug and connect: Volunteering:…
‘When It’s Time To Stop Driving:’ How To Have The Conversation
While this conversation is inevitable, we want to help prepare and educate you before it occurs. Taking away someone’s ability to drive a vehicle can be invasive and hard to swallow because it feels as if it’s taking away one’s independence. There are ways to identify if it is time to take the keys away…
Tax Deductions For Assisted Living
It’s that time of year again – Tax Season. Now is the time to set yourself up for success and ensure you don’t miss out on the assisted living deductions both seniors and caregivers qualify for. Navigating the details of tax forms and deductions can seem complicated so we’ve put together a few helpful tips…
What To Do In Retirement
I’m Retired! Now What? You’ve talked about retirement for years it seems, and it’s finally here. You may be asking yourself, “now what?” Retirement is not an ending, but a beginning to the lifestyle of your choice. Here are just a few ideas from moneyover55.com to inspire retirees to make the most of their newfound…
Successful Aging: A Balance Between These Two Things Is Critical
Successful aging is simpler than it sounds. Aging well means aging with a sense of peace, joy, and fulfillment. It all comes down to these two critical factors: Self-acceptance/self-contentment & engagement with life/self-growth. Self-acceptance & Self-contentment: At age 18 all you can worry about is “what are other people thinking about me?” At age…
February Is American Heart Month
February, the month of love. As we take time to remember and honor those we love, don’t forget to show yourself a little tender love and care. In February we’re celebrating American Heart Month by giving you the tips, according to Northwest Pharmacy, that can help keep your ticker strong and healthy. Is salt breaking…
Sleep Easy – The Perfect Sleep Environment
Restless tossing and turning at night can be frustrating and exhausting, especially as you get older. Sleep can affect many different parts of your life, including energy levels, eating, moods, and maintaining a healthy weight. If you struggle to get to sleep at night, but are resistant to taking prescription sleeping pills, here are some…
