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 […]
Why Today’s Older Adults Are Living Independently Longer
No matter our age, we all value freedom and independence. For older adults, the need for independence can be a driving factor in the decision to move from their long-term homes to a retirement community. Some may not realize that many retirement communities offer living options for every lifestyle, from independent living in apartments or […]
4 Tips for Moving to an Independent Senior Living Community
Spring is in the air! And for many of us, that means re-evaluating our living situations and possibly planning for a late spring or summertime move. For older adults preparing to move into a new residence, the process of sorting and packing belongings that have accumulated over a lifetime can seem overwhelming. While it can […]
What are the Most Popular Types of Senior Living Communities?
It’s no secret that there’s a huge demand for senior living and retirement communities as the Boomer generation reaches retirement age. Senior communities are investing in bigger and better campuses, more amenities, and better care programs. So what are the most popular types of retirement communities today? Community first. Older adults prefer retirement communities that […]
3 Ways Independent Senior Living Communities are Improving Senior Care
Independent retirement communities are booming. With more demand for safe, comfortable housing for seniors, these residences have invested heavily in providing amenities, activities, and accommodations that rival those of any planned community. But each of these residences also takes senior health and safety into account. How are these communities helping to improve the overall quality […]
What You Need to Know About Living Independently in Retirement
Are you over 60 and fiercely independent? You’re not alone! Seniors are living longer, healthier lives, and that means many more of them are able to live independently in their retirement years. But what does living independently today really mean? Are there options available if you need a little help? Can retirement communities really accommodate […]
5 Reasons Independent Senior Living May Be Right for You
The way we live changes with every stage of our lives. As we become older, what appealed to us in a home – plenty of room for the kids, lots of projects to work on, a big yard with a high maintenance garden – may no longer fit our lifestyle. With the kids all grown […]
The Importance of Fitness for Independent Retirement Living
When it comes to aging well and maintaining our mobility for independent retirement living, it turns out that exercise really is the key. In a 2014 study featuring a group of 1,600 seniors aged 70-89 who were suffering from mobility issues, it was found that the group who participated in regular physical activities dramatically improved their […]
5 Surprising Facts About Independent Living for Seniors
If you are able to live independently, why not continue living in your home? For many retirees, the answer is that independent senior living communities offer security, social opportunities, and a maintenance-free lifestyle that many find more desirable than aging in place. 1) Independent living offers a greater sense of community and security. Independent living […]
Live Independently Longer: Senior Living Options
We all want to live independently as long as we can. As you explore your own senior living options, keep these suggestions in mind to make aging in place or within a senior community easier in your later years. Independence with Assistance Living independently doesn’t mean that you never require help. In fact, getting the […]
