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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…

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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…

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,…

Senior Living • July 30, 2020

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 27, 2019

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…

Caregiving • June 25, 2018

Supported in My Career Goals

"In our youth, my sisters and I regularly visited Extended Care Facilities and Nursing Homes, as our parents were heavily involved in volunteering in the community. On Sundays, we visited residents, played games, sang songs, and shared stories. These experiences taught me at a young age how important it was to engage and value people…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

There are many decisions nurses make while navigating through their nursing career. Choosing the right employer may be the most important. Whether you are an experienced nurse of 30 years or choosing your first employer out of school, being aware of critical employer differences can vitally impact your engagement, productivity, personal well-being and career satisfaction.…

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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

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

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

Supported in My Career Goals

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

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