When considering ways to pay for senior living, many seniors hope a reverse mortgage will be the perfect solution. Like most financial matters, however, there are reverse...
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Simple Assisted Living Evaluation Checklist
Simple Assisted Living Evaluation Checklist Plus, Top Red Flags to Watch for on Tours Use this checklist during each assisted living tour. Bring a notebook, take photos if...
Create a Senior-Friendly Tech Setup at Home
“Senior-friendly” and “technology” might seem like mutually exclusive terms, but that may not always be the case, especially when the technologies are simple and easy to use....
What Makes Finding Good Assisted Living So Overwhelming?
Finding good assisted living can feel overwhelming because it is not just a housing choice. It is a health, safety, financial, emotional, and family decision all at once. For...
Navigating Care Transitions: Moving from Assisted Living to Hospice
Planning a move to assisted living, memory care, or hospice care can be trying, but there are steps families can take to make the move much easier. Understanding the challenges...
4 Things to Include in Your Personalized Care Plan for Assisted Living
Personalized care plans are essential to a fulfilling life in assisted living or memory care. They are also required by federal and Michigan laws in many senior living...
5 Top Health Screenings for Seniors
Being proactive about senior health as we age is as easy as being screened for several health conditions. While some screens are routine, others may not be needed until later in...
Managing Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
A good night’s sleep can make all the difference in quality of life, but for many older adults, quality sleep is elusive. One 2020 research study notes that changes during aging...
5 Downsizing Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Move
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...
Vision and Hearing Screenings = Quality of Life
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...
How Seniors Can Maintain Muscle Mass and Strength as You Age
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...
The Impact of Hydration on Aging and How to Stay Hydrated
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...
