Category: Senior Living
It’s Your Home, and You Have Options
When you’re getting ready to make the big transition to senior living, you’re probably going to have to make a decision about what to do with your current home. Fortunately, you have options. Should I sell? Many seniors choose to sell their current homes to fund their retirement. This is a great option if…
Let Us Be Thankful
Given that this month includes the Thanksgiving holiday, it seems appropriate to take a moment to consider and recognize all the blessings God has provided in our lives. I have found older adults are especially mindful or the unique and various ways God “showed up” in critical moments throughout their lives. One of the verses…
You are Autumn
As we watch the leaves turning from summer’s green to the multitude of colors in the fall, I am reminded of the natural rhythm of the seasons. A friend of ours wrote a song about how the seasons show how God moves nature through to remind us of His power and care for us: And…
Growing Up or Growing Old?
Walt Disney knew a thing or two about having fun. He is credited with saying, “Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!” Having worked with older adults for over thirty years now, I have come to believe that whatever temperament a person had at a younger age often gets more pronounced as they get…
Winter Safety Tips For Seniors
Cold winter weather can take its toll on our homes, cars, and bodies. Frozen pipes, dead car batteries, and bodily injuries, are common and often require us to seek help from a professional. As we age, cold weather can be extremely dangerous. Plummeting temperatures can lead to, icy sidewalks, hypothermia and other serious injuries. Here…
Better Mental Well-Being
Tealridge Retirement Community in Edmond, OK offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Contact us here for more information and to schedule a tour.
Setting Goals In Late Adulthood
During the retirement years is a great time to set some goals due to the increased level of freedom, and decreased level of responsibilities. Sometimes, though, with out a lot of structure to daily routines, it can be challenging to get started on something new and keep that momentum going. Here are some tips, according…
Healthy Conversation Starters With Seniors
Senior adults need social interaction now more then ever. It can be challenging sometimes to come up with new things to talk about, especially if you are experiencing quarantine or isolation due to the pandemic. Here ae some tips from griswoldhomecare.com for intentional, healthy conversations with seniors: Connection: It is important to give your full…
Tips For Selecting The Right Medicare Coverage Plan
It’s open enrollment time for Medicare, which can create anxiety for those 65 and older as they ponder whether they should stay with their current coverage or make a change to a cheaper option. It’s important to take a balanced approach and study the options, which can be overwhelming due to the large number of…