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5 Downsizing Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Move 

5 Downsizing Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Move 

by Courtney Boatin | Nov 20, 2025 | Moving, Senior Living, Senior Tips

Preparing to move to an independent living community can be overwhelming, especially the need to downsize to a new, smaller home. Downsizing involves not only cleaning and decluttering, but also choosing which possessions will be included in the move and which won’t....
Vision and Hearing Screenings = Quality of Life

Vision and Hearing Screenings = Quality of Life

by Courtney Boatin | Oct 13, 2025 | Senior Health

As we age, it’s essential to stay on top of physical changes to remain independent. That’s where vision and hearing screenings come in. While getting exercise and eating right are key to overall health, two areas — sight and hearing — can be overlooked, leading...
How Seniors Can Maintain Muscle Mass and Strength as You Age 

How Seniors Can Maintain Muscle Mass and Strength as You Age 

by Courtney Boatin | Sep 23, 2025 | Senior Health

The loss of muscle mass or “sarcopenia” is a natural part of aging, which, according to the health.harvard.edu article, “A Guide to Combatting Sarcopenia and Preserving Muscle Mass As You Get Older,” begins around age 30 and depletes muscle mass 3% to 5% each decade....
The Impact of Hydration on Aging and How to Stay Hydrated

The Impact of Hydration on Aging and How to Stay Hydrated

by Courtney Boatin | Aug 19, 2025 | Senior Health

Water is fundamental to human health, just as it is to all living organisms. According to the usgs.gov article, “The Water in You: Water and the Human Body,” as much as 60% of the human body is water overall, while the lungs are 83% water, muscles and kidneys 79%, the...
Assisted Living: When Is the Right Time for a Move?

Assisted Living: When Is the Right Time for a Move?

by Courtney Boatin | Jul 14, 2025 | Assisted Living, Uncategorized

Assisted living is an option that many seniors feel isn’t right for them. But as time goes by and life at home becomes less and less manageable, assisted living can be the perfect solution. Take a look at the reasons that signal it might be the right time to move to...
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