Feelings of loneliness and isolation can pose serious physical and emotional health risks for seniors. According to research on isolation in seniors, 18% of seniors live alone, and 43% report feeling lonely on a daily basis. Luckily, there are ways to recognize the warning signs of isolation, and prevent or reduce feelings of loneliness in […]
3 Scams to Watch Out For This Season
Older adults lose billions of dollars to scammers each year. The latest financial scams prey on seniors through email, phone calls, and even mailed letters from scammers hoping to gain access to their hard-earned retirement savings. You can’t prepare for a scam that you don’t know about, which is why we’ve compiled a list of […]
How to Start Researching Retirement Living Options
If you’ve recently made the decision to move yourself or a loved one into a retirement community, you may feel overwhelmed at the number of retirement living options. While starting your search can be daunting, follow these guidelines to help you find the perfect living arrangement for yourself or a loved one. Ask for recommendations […]
4 Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the mothers and important women in our lives. If your mother is living in a retirement community, there are plenty of creative ways to celebrate Mother’s Day without having to leave the comfort of the community. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, here are a […]
Looking for your next dream home? Explore Independent Living!
As we grow older, it may not be financially or physically feasible to continue living in our long-term homes. There comes a time when your house may become too difficult to maintain and clean, or perhaps living in a two-story home is no longer comfortable due to your changing physical health needs. Luckily, downsizing is […]
4 Ways Physical Rehabilitation Services Help Seniors
After you or a loved one has surgery, becomes ill, suffers a stroke, or experiences any other type of accident or injury, it is customary for a doctor to prescribe some sort of rehabilitation service. Some retirement communities offer these services right on campus, enabling seniors to get back on their feet in a caring, […]
4 Ways Senior Communities Can Provide Support
It is human nature to seek the support of a community, especially as we grow older. In fact, strong social ties are vital to our physical and emotional wellbeing. The good news is that creating and maintaining relationships is easy in a senior community. Here are some of the ways senior communities can provide a […]
How to Have Conversations with your Parents About Independent Living
Talking to your parents about moving from their longtime home to an independent living facility can be stressful and emotional for everyone involved. Older adults may resist the transition because they feel they will lose their freedom. Likewise, adult children may be reluctant to bring up the topic because they fear their parents’ reaction. However, […]
Graceworks at Home: See Your Way Toward a Steadier You!
See Your Way Toward a Steadier You! The Ohio Department of Aging has released the May 2017 issue of United We Stand its falls prevention newsletter, a part of STEADY U Ohio. This month’s newsletter topic is “Falls and Eye Injuries.” We depend on our vision for balance and to keep us safe in different […]
Get the Facts About Senior Living Options
If you’re just beginning to search for a new living arrangement for yourself or a loved one, you may not be entirely clear on all of your choices, or what they mean. With so much information to sort through, the search for the perfect living arrangement can be overwhelming. To get you started, here are […]
