Category: Senior Living
Mindfulness For Seniors
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is an ancient practice from Eastern Cultures which has spread rapidly through the entire world. While it was originally used for religious purposes, the benefits of this practice have enabled it to explode beyond its original purpose and expanded in practices. Oftentimes, mindfulness is used as a technique by counselors, leading…
Adult Children, Aging Parents, and Senior Communities
As one generation ages, the care of parents often falls to the responsibility of their adult children, resulting in what has been labelled child-parent role reversal. With this role-reversal, it naturally brings along a great deal of stress as new and unfamiliar responsibilities land in the lap of the adult child. Similarly for the parent,…
Needs and Wants In Senior Care
Facilitating care sometimes feels like walking around in the dark. It can be very difficult to discern the best care options for aging loved one or yourself. According to Senior Living Magazine, something that can help you to get off on the right foot in your decisions is to make a list deciding between some…
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…
