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Navigating When Only One Spouse Needs Assisted Living

Aging as a couple brings unique joys and challenges. One potential challenge comes when partners don't age the same way. As individual circumstances prompt lifestyle changes, there may come a time when only one spouse requires extra support, such as the amenities of a senior community. Navigating life when only one spouse needs assisted living…

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Lifestyle, Senior Living • January 21, 2025

Useful Apps For Seniors

As seniors continue to embrace technology, smartphones and tablets are becoming valuable tools for enhancing daily life. With a wide range of apps available, these devices can help seniors stay connected, manage their health, and entertain themselves. Here are the most useful apps for seniors to improve their quality of life: Skype or Zoom: For…

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Independent Living, Senior Living • January 6, 2025

What Are the Benefits of Independent Living Communities?

Every chapter of life brings new opportunities, and for many older adults and retirees, senior living communities offer the ideal setting to enjoy this stage to its fullest. Older adults seeking active, worry-free lifestyles can benefit from independent living, as these communities offer freedom, flexibility, a vibrant social life, amenities, and safety. What Is Independent…

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Assisted Living • December 9, 2024

Coping With The Decision To Put Parents In A Nursing Home

Caring for an aging parent is a rewarding role with many responsibilities. Transitioning your loved one into an environment that fulfills their emotional and physical needs is an important aspect of caregiving. Long-term care communities differ vastly from the nursing home stereotype. Nonetheless, change of any kind can feel overwhelming at first. To help find…

A group of senior women enjoying a walk together outside to get some cardio exercise.

Uncategorized • October 24, 2024

Cardio Exercises for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

Aging brings many changes, but it should never mark the end of an active lifestyle. Engaging in regular cardio exercises can significantly enhance your quality of life, making those golden years truly golden. Cardio exercises, also known as aerobic exercises, are any activities that increase your heart rate and breathing while using large muscle groups…

Senior couple enjoys tea & finger sandwiches in an independent living home.

Independent Living • October 1, 2024

How to Choose an Independent Living Community

Choosing the right independent living community for yourself or a loved one might feel overwhelming. Understanding what is important to you or your loved one will help you find the right community for your lifestyle. Search for communities in your area or near family that offer options for levels of care to accommodate personal needs,…

An elderly woman who is packing to move into senior living sits among packed boxes and smiles while holding a coffee

Uncategorized • September 19, 2024

The Complete Downsizing Checklist for Seniors

As many as 70% of Americans will have to move into assisted living accommodations in their lifetime. Moving into senior living can be a big life change for older adults, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful process. By taking the time to emotionally prepare for a move, making a detailed downsizing plan, following…

A smiling senior in assisted living reads a memory book with their child during a visit.

Assisted Living, Senior Living • August 15, 2024

How Often Should You Visit A Loved One In Assisted Living?

When a loved one moves into an assisted living community, finding the right balance of visits can be challenging. This is a big change for everyone involved. While they’re certainly enjoying their time with many fun activities, there’s nothing like a visit from family and friends to lift your spirits! We encourage you to make…

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Senior Living, Short Term Care • July 30, 2024

Respite Care for Caregivers: How We Can Help

Caring for a loved one is an act of love, selflessness, and dedication. It involves countless hours of attention, emotional support, and physical effort. But even the most devoted caregivers need a break to recharge and take care of their own well-being. That's where respite care comes in. Respite care offers temporary relief to caregivers,…

A group of older adults enjoy painting together in their senior living community.

Lifestyle, Senior Living, Wellness & Fitness • July 22, 2024

5 Fun Indoor Activities for Seniors

Engaging in activities and creating a social community is important for healthy aging, especially for older adults. Getting outside for fresh air, gardening, and lawn sports is a great idea when possible, but there are also plenty of ways to have fun indoors when the weather outside is being uncooperative. Some ideas include: Arts and…

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Navigating When Only One Spouse Needs Assisted Living

Useful Apps For Seniors

What Are the Benefits of Independent Living Communities?

Coping With The Decision To Put Parents In A Nursing Home

Cardio Exercises for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Choose an Independent Living Community

The Complete Downsizing Checklist for Seniors

How Often Should You Visit A Loved One In Assisted Living?

Respite Care for Caregivers: How We Can Help

5 Fun Indoor Activities for Seniors

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