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...
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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...
5 Tips for Seniors to Stay Safe and Enjoy Summer
Ahh … summertime! Sunshine, blue skies and yes … COVID-19 are here. But there are plenty of ways to safely enjoy our beautiful Michigan summer with just a little vigilance and...
Why Diversity is Important No Matter Our Age
Diversity plays an amazing role in life. It can expand our own small corner of the planet beyond what we could personally experience. Take a moment to consider all the unique...
6 Ways to Tell Friends and Family About a Dementia Diagnosis
One of the tasks you’ll have to face not long after your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia is telling family and close friends. Not everyone will respond in the...
5 Benefits of Artistic Expression for Seniors
While most of us appreciate the beauty that art adds to our lives, it often remained in the background while we were busy with careers and raising children. Fortunately,...
