Living in a senior community today doesn’t just benefit your social life – it also benefits your health. Here are six ways that senior community living can help improve the way you live: Better nutritional options. We all occasionally get into a rut when it comes to our meal choices. But eating the same meals […]
Here’s How to Simplify Your Move to a Retirement Community
Are you preparing to move to a retirement community in the coming months? Moving can be stressful, but with a little bit of preparation and some help from family and friends, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some ways you can simplify your move to a retirement community: Downsize to prepare for a […]
5 Things to Consider Before Moving to a Retirement Community
The end of summer is a time of transitions. If you or a loved one plans to transition to a retirement community soon, we have some tips for making the move a little bit easier. Location is more important than you think. If you have dreams of a sunny, distant locale to spend your retirement […]
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 […]
When Choosing Retirement Housing, Plan to Live Longer
We all want to live longer, but as the average lifespan of people in the United States lengthens, how many of us are really financially prepared to live out those additional years in comfort? According to the CDC – barring lifestyle and genetic factors – the average woman turning 65 today can expect to live […]
Summer Activities for Seniors in Retirement Communities
Are you considering a move to a retirement community this summer? Retirement communities offer a host of activities for seniors, so if you’re looking to join a retirement community, summer is a great time to begin your move! When researching your options, be sure to ask about the year-round activities they offer to residents. Some […]
5 Retirement Community Trends
As more and more adults reach retirement age, retirement community trends have had to change, too. It’s not just design trends, but the communities themselves which need to adjust to new expectations in elder care. Here are some retirement community trends you should expect to see in the next decade: 1) Continuing Care. Continuing Care […]
6 Moving Tips for Seniors
Most seniors will eventually move out of their homes, either because they want to downsize their current accommodations for health or financial reasons, or because they are moving to an assisted living or senior living community. Is there a move planned in your future? Or a move you’re coordinating for a loved one? Here are […]
How Older Adults Are Influencing Senior Living Design Trends
In the next ten years, the Baby Boomers – representing over 25% of the U.S. population – will have reached retirement age. As a new generation gets ready for retire ment, we are seeing this demographic influencing senior living design trends. Accessibly for seniors is of great concern for every generation, but will become even […]
The 6 Things that Top Retirement Communities Have in Common
Are you looking for a top retirement community in your area? It turns out that there are many things that top retirement communities have in common. Consider these seven important factors when researching the right retirement community for you: Social activities. For many, one of the great advantages of moving to a retirement community is […]
