For veterans and their spouses, finding the right community to spend their retirement years is not always an easy task. Veterans may be searching for a community with other veteran residents, and injured veterans may require special care or accommodations that make living alone difficult. Luckily, those who have served our country are often eligible […]
It Takes a Village: How Retirement Villages Can Improve Quality of Life
If you’re an older adult evaluating your retirement options, you may be curious about how different living arrangements could affect your overall quality of life. It turns out that more and more seniors are choosing retirement villages because of the many appealing options, conveniences, and benefits that they offer, all of which contribute to a […]
5 Ways to Boost Brain Function and Live Longer
The brain is the most important organ in the body, but we all know that it can lose some of its sharpness as we age into retirement. The good news is that you can slow or even reverse these effects by challenging your brain with daily stimulation. Here are five ways to boost your brain […]
Living Longer with Physical Therapy
When it comes to maintaining or improving mobility as we age, the phrase “use it or lose it” is repeated often by health professionals. If you aren’t investing in safe, regular exercise you may be shaving a few years off your life. But there is hope for improving your ability to exercise and get around […]
Looking for Love? How Older Adults Are Finding Love in Their Golden Years
Strong, intimate relationships are good for our health and well-being at every age. However, for many reasons, finding a partner after retirement can be challenging. While it’s estimated that as of 2011, 55% of women and 28% of men over age 65 were single, it can still be tough to meet someone new. One the […]
How To Evaluate Your Senior Living Options
As the time comes to plan for retirement, it can be difficult to assess your choices. There are so many options, and so many communities to consider! It’s important to remember that when it comes to senior living options, it’s not “one size fits all.” Senior living communities continue to expand care services and amenities, […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health in an Independent Retirement Community
February is American Heart Health Month! Heart disease affects millions of Americans each year, especially older adults. The good news is that starting new, heart-healthy behaviors can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. If you’re looking for some structure and support to help launch a new heart-healthy lifestyle, consider joining an independent […]
5 Ways to Improve Eye Health in Retirement
We often don’t know what we have until it’s gone, and there’s no better example of this than eye health. However, it turns out that there are many things you can do to preserve your eye health, even in retirement. Here are some ways to keep your eyes healthy for a long, long time: Quit […]
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 […]
Continuing Care Retirement Community Guide Part 4: Planning for the Future
In the first part of our series on continuing care retirement communities (CCRC’s) we took a look at how to find the right campus for you. Our second part explored the costs and financing options available for residents. Our third installment discussed what happens at a CCRC when and if your care needs change. In […]
