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,...
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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,...
10 Ideas Seniors Can Practice for Brain Health
As we remain at home during COVID-19, this could be the perfect time to concentrate on your brain health. Habits formed now will help integrate these exercises into your future...
A Roundup of Resources to Battle Boredom
There are many ways for seniors to stay busy, feel good and keep smiling that will make the hours melt away during these long days. Take a look at some of the innovative and fun...
Advantages of Being in a Senior Living Community at this Time
As the coronavirus took hold in the United States, senior living communities ramped up preparations to protect their residents. In compliance with state and federal authorities,...
