When the time comes to talk to your aging parent about moving to an assisted living community, it’s important to be prepared. Many older adults are apprehensive or fearful about the prospect of moving from their long-term home to a new, unfamiliar environment. Before bringing up the conversation, be sure you’re ready to address any […]
3 Ways Retirement Communities Encourage Healthy Eating Habits for Seniors
We all know that good nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. But as we get older, maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet can become a significant challenge. Older adults often experience age-related changes that impact their metabolism, sense of taste, and appetite, which in turn may cause them to skip meals or make […]
How to Preserve Memories While Downsizing
If your parent is moving from their long-term home to an assisted living community, it’s likely that they’ll need your help to downsize their home. Downsizing is an overwhelming task for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for older adults who have accumulated a lifetime of memories in their home. Faced with the challenge […]
Simple Ways to Show Thanks to Senior Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect holiday to take time to express gratitude for our family and friends. Are you wondering how you can make this Thanksgiving extra special for the senior in your life? Here are some of our favorite ideas to thank your loved ones and show them how much they’re […]
How to Recognize the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors
It’s normal to forget things from time to time, especially as we grow older. Everyone experiences occasional forgetfulness such as misplacing their keys or forgetting which word they want to use in a conversation, and instances of memory loss may become even more frequent among aging adults. While occasional memory lapses can be frustrating, they […]
Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but the change of seasons also poses potential health and safety hazards for older adults, especially those who live alone. Use the following tips to prepare for the colder months ahead and keep the senior in your life safe this fall: Stay warm in […]
5 Things to Know About Assisted Living
As the number of aging baby boomers increases, thousands of older adults are choosing to move to assisted living communities rather than “age in place” at home. But despite its growing popularity, many older adults and their families still don’t know about the benefits of moving to assisted living or understand how it differs from other […]
The Dangers of Senior Boredom: How Senior Living Helps Fight Boredom
Most of us have heard the common saying, “bored to death.” But is boredom really that dangerous? Emerging research finds that boredom can lead to harmful physical, emotional, and mental health effects, especially for older adults. Why is boredom so common in older adults? No one likes to be bored, including seniors. However, the older […]
4 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of brain damage and long-term disability. While stroke can occur at any age, our risk of stroke increases as we grow older. The good news is that there are controllable lifestyle risk factors that can significantly reduce the […]
How to Help Aging Parents Stay Connected with Technology
More and more older adults are embracing the “digital age” as technology becomes convenient and easier-to-use in our everyday lives. According to Pew Research, the number of seniors adopting digital technology is growing at a rapid pace: research finds that four-in-ten adults over the age of 65 own smartphones, and 67 percent of seniors report […]
