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“Thanks for all your assistance in making our first move in 26 years a good experience!”
Ann & Bob H., December 2018
There are many benefits of assisted living for couples. We know that the vow “Till death do us part” is one that many seniors take seriously. It can also keep them living at home even when one or both would be much safer and healthier in assisted living. When a couple...
Navigating memory care is difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, families are often at a loss for ways to manage and move forward. Many first choose to care for a senior at home. Still, the progression of symptoms and behaviors...
What do you want out of retirement? The freedom to roam? Relief from all the responsibilities of owning a home? Time to pursue self-fulfillment? Exceptional services and amenities? No matter how you perceive your desired retirement lifestyle, take a look at some of...
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends, but they also offer an opportunity to assess the health and well-being of a senior loved one. This is especially true if it has been weeks or months since the last visit since changes will...
Dementia is a devastating diagnosis with many implications, not the least of which is a condition known as sundown syndrome. Also called sundowning or sundowner’s syndrome this condition generally strikes late in the day as the sun goes down but can occur anytime...
“Arthritis” is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases and conditions that cause joint pain and inflammation. While people of all ages can have arthritis, seniors often expect arthritis to occur as they age and when it does, mornings can be especially painful....
Do you know what will happen if you are suddenly incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself? While it’s human nature to adhere to the “that won’t happen to me” mindset, the reality is that no one knows what the future holds. That’s why every adult needs an...
After years of living in a family home, moving to a senior living community and starting anew means decorating a new senior living home, something that can be a fun and exciting experience. But where to begin? Whether the new home is a house, condo, cottage or...
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating and its prevalence is on the rise. According to the alz.org report, “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures,” in 2023 there are about 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older with the disease, and as the population ages, that...
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 above) prefer to live at home as they age, but only about 34% recognize they may need to...