Independent living in a senior community can be a perfect solution for those who want to spend more time and energy enjoying life and less tending to home maintenance and upkeep....
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Independent Living: Tips for Eating Right This Winter
Winter and the holidays are coming up fast, so now is the time to create a game plan for healthy eating that will get you through until spring arrives. Unlike during youth, the...
10 Tech Gadgets Seniors Will Love
The holidays are fast approaching and even if you can’t spend time with your favorite senior, you can still give them a gift that will make their lives more convenient, safe or...
Diabetes and Senior Health: Know the Facts
Aging brings about many physical and mental changes and one of those could be the onset of Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. According to the National...
The Benefits of Moving to an Independent Living Community
Living at home is often the choice of healthy seniors who haven’t thought about other options, but more and more people are considering independent living communities as a new...
Great Mobile Apps for Seniors in Assisted Living
Smartphones are ubiquitous in today’s world. They are not only handy, they can be very helpful too, with the right apps installed. Seniors in assisted living have many great app...
Managing Dental Hygiene for Seniors in Memory Care
The onset of memory loss may at first bring about small changes in a loved one’s behavior, but over time, these changes become more pronounced. As memory is challenged, seniors...
Healthy Senior Living: Fall Prevention and Response Strategies
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the United States, 2.8 million seniors are treated in the emergency room for fall-related injuries,...
Independent Living Communities Are Great for Aging-In-Place
When adults aged 50+ were asked in an AARP survey where they would like to grow older, 3 out of 4 said they wanted to stay in their homes and communities. Otherwise known as...
Downsizing Your Possessions? Consider These Ideas for Your Heirlooms
Is downsizing part of your retirement plan? If it is, you’re no doubt catching up on all the latest tips and suggestions for how best to successfully navigate the process. But...
10 Tips for Caregiving for a Parent While Still Working
Caregiving for one or both of your parents can be a rewarding experience in which you proudly participate. But if you’re still working and your loved one’s needs increase, you...
Virtual Learning for Seniors – A Look at the Options
Perhaps never before have so many people had so much time on their hands. For seniors who have retired, this is especially true. If time is weighing heavy on you, perhaps now is...
