Category: Senior Living
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:…
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…
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…
Three Ways Senior Living Communities Offer Greater Independence
As you consider transitioning to a senior living community, you may be thinking that your freedom and independence are at risk. Nothing could be further from the truth! Senior Living communities are designed to carry your burdens and give you the freedom and independence of a fulfilling post-retirement life. At Tealridge, you can experience the…
Benefits of Life-Long Learning
What is lifelong learning and why is it important? Lifelong learning is taking action to consistently engage and challenge your brain as well as your body. It’s never too late to learn something new, in fact, I’d bet that most people would agree that they learn something new every day. One of the key factors…
Superfoods for Super Seniors
Superfoods are good for your body inside and out. With lots of nutrients but not a lot of calories, they pack a big punch into little bites, and that’s why we love them. Here is a super list of super foods: Blueberries: Blueberries are high in dietary fiber and have more antioxidants than any other…
