Home safety for older adults is top of mind concern for loved ones and adult children. According to the AARP Home and Community Preference Survey, 79% of seniors (ages 50 and...
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When One Partner Has a Dementia Diagnosis and the Other Doesn’t
A dementia diagnosis is a devastating event in any marriage and one that really changes everything going forward. Suddenly there are so many unknowns, so many new concerns, and...
How to Help Seniors When Personal Appearance is Neglected
How to help seniors living at home and struggling to care for themselves is a dilemma many adult children face. Living at home is the first choice of many seniors, but it comes...
Six Sleep Tips for Older Adults
An essential ingredient in the recipe for a long and happy life is quality sleep. But many older adults find it more and more difficult to not only sleep well but sleep enough...
What Services Do Memory Care Communities Provide?
Making the decision to move yourself or a loved one to a memory care community should be a well-informed one. All memory care communities are not created equal, but the best have...
How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
Having a conversation about moving parents to assisted living can go a lot easier when everyone is open-minded, empathetic and has good information about assisted living...
7 Free Brain Games for Seniors
Seniors know staying physically fit is essential for successful aging, but the brain needs exercise too. Although researchers are still working on the benefits of brain games for...
7 Winter Skin Care Tips for Seniors
Winter can be a real challenge for seniors, including the lower humidity which can wreak havoc on aging skin. When the furnace is keeping seniors warm it is also stripping the...
New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors in 2023
New Year’s resolutions often go down the drain after a few weeks or months, but there are some that seniors can make that will be easier to keep because they will make life...
A Checklist for Independent Living: Is it right for me?
All the changes in senior independent living have made it a much more desirable option for older adults who want to shed the responsibilities of living at home and really make...
Visiting During the Holidays: Signs to Look for to Ensure Elderly Loved Ones Are Safe at Home
Visiting during the holidays is a big part of the magic and when a senior is on your visit list, it’s also a great opportunity to check on their safety and well-being to ensure...
Independent Living Value vs Cost
In general, how much something costs is often considered its value, but when it comes to independent living value, it’s essential to peel back the layers and look deeper into...
