If you have a loved one who has recently moved to a senior living community, you might be wondering about the best ways to keep in touch with them. Factors like distance and busy schedules can make it difficult for families to stay connected. Fortunately, there are simple and easy ways to keep in contact […]
Is a Retirement Community Right For You?
For many older adults, choosing a retirement community is a life-changing decision. While some seniors may want to remain at home for as long as possible, retirement living offers a level of care, community, and safety that makes retirement years enriching and enjoyable. Here are some questions to consider when deciding if a retirement community […]
Finding the Right Senior Rehab Care
If you’re researching senior rehab care for yourself or a loved one, you may have questions about your options. Typically, rehabilitation services can be provided through outpatient care, inpatient care, and at-home care, with many senior rehabilitation centers offering a combination of these services. With so many choices for rehab care, it’s important to what […]
4 Autumn Activities to Enjoy with Seniors
The fall season is nearly here, which means the leaves are changing and the weather is getting chillier. Enjoy the season with four fall activities that are perfect to enjoy with the older loved ones in your life. Create fall-themed crafts Crafting is a fun and easy way to pass the time on a chilly […]
Stress Less: How Senior Community Living Helps Seniors Manage Stress
Throughout life, we all experience certain amounts of stress. Whether we feel stress from the pressures of working, paying bills, maintaining a home, or raising children, daily stressors are a natural occurrence, even for older adults. However, for some seniors, stress and tension can become overwhelming. Undue stress can be the result of losing a […]
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Independent Living?
If you’re just starting to research retirement living options for yourself or a loved one, you may be confused about the terminology. You’re not alone; many people are confused about today’s senior living options and how they differ. However, knowing the key differences between assisted living and independent living is essential to finding the right […]
What to Expect From Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
For many older adults, a hip, shoulder, or knee replacement can help increase mobility, function, and ultimately improve their quality of life. After surgery, physical rehabilitation is critical in the recovery process to promote strength building, pain management, and a faster recovery. If you’re curious about the benefits of staying in a rehabilitation center after […]
How to Plan Ahead for a Relaxing Retirement
We all want to experience a relaxing and enjoyable retirement, but failing to plan ahead can cause older adults to miss out on the carefree retirement they deserve. Here are three ways to get started today. Start researching well in advance Many older adults don’t leave their longtime homes until their eighties, at which point […]
National Physical Therapy Month: How Physical Therapy Helps Seniors Stay Independent
National Physical Therapy Month is an annual commemoration held in October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). During this month, the APTA recognizes the importance of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Physical therapy can make all the difference for older adults. After a major surgery […]
3 Warning Signs of Senior Isolation
There are countless benefits to having strong friendships, especially as we grow older. Yet for many older adults, social ties fade over time, increasing the risk of experiencing loneliness and isolation. According to recent research, 18 percent of seniors live alone and 43 percent report feeling lonely on a regular basis. The negative consequences of […]
