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....
by Courtney Boatin | Jun 13, 2025 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
One of the most vexing aspects of aging is inflammation and the aches and pains it causes. While there are many reasons for inflammation to occur, there are also a variety of ways to minimize it, including through a diet focused on colorful, inflammation-fighting...
by Courtney Boatin | Apr 20, 2025 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
Aging has plenty of challenges, and for many seniors, joint health is among the most prevalent. While minimizing the use of painful joints may seem like the logical path, the best way to relieve joint pain is to exercise and make other lifestyle changes to enhance...
by Courtney Boatin | Dec 17, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
It’s one of the most difficult decisions for older adults and for many, it’s one they’d rather avoid: When should I quit driving? Driving is not only a practical need for seniors it represents freedom and independence as well. According to the Centers for...
by Courtney Boatin | Sep 13, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
Stress effects on seniors are physical and mental and they are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association report, “Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma” the stress from the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with ongoing...
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 13, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
Getting older may seem like a ticket to an easier lifestyle but one aspect should not be forgotten: exercise. Getting regular, age-appropriate exercise can mean the difference between a long healthy life and one that is fraught with illness and incapacitation....