During the holidays, many families will travel from near and far to celebrate the season together. These family gatherings are a perfect time to observe your aging parents and determine if they may need some extra help, especially if it’s been a while since you last visited. Here are some helpful things you can do […]
Helpful Tips for Researching Retirement Communities Online
Choosing a retirement community is a big decision. Whether you’re looking for yourself or an older loved one, it takes time to research potential retirement communities and find the right fit. Many people begin to search for retirement communities online, but with so many different types of communities offering different amenities, services, and levels of […]
How to Preserve Memories While Downsizing
If your parent is moving from their long-term home to an assisted living community, it’s likely that they’ll need your help to downsize their home. Downsizing is an overwhelming task for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for older adults who have accumulated a lifetime of memories in their home. Faced with the challenge […]
Simple Ways to Show Thanks to Senior Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect holiday to take time to express gratitude for our family and friends. Are you wondering how you can make this Thanksgiving extra special for the senior in your life? Here are some of our favorite ideas to thank your loved ones and show them how much they’re […]
How to Recognize the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors
It’s normal to forget things from time to time, especially as we grow older. Everyone experiences occasional forgetfulness such as misplacing their keys or forgetting which word they want to use in a conversation, and instances of memory loss may become even more frequent among aging adults. While occasional memory lapses can be frustrating, they […]
Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but the change of seasons also poses potential health and safety hazards for older adults, especially those who live alone. Use the following tips to prepare for the colder months ahead and keep the senior in your life safe this fall: Stay warm in […]
5 Things to Know About Assisted Living
As the number of aging baby boomers increases, thousands of older adults are choosing to move to assisted living communities rather than “age in place” at home. But despite its growing popularity, many older adults and their families still don’t know about the benefits of moving to assisted living or understand how it differs from other […]
The Dangers of Senior Boredom: How Senior Living Helps Fight Boredom
Most of us have heard the common saying, “bored to death.” But is boredom really that dangerous? Emerging research finds that boredom can lead to harmful physical, emotional, and mental health effects, especially for older adults. Why is boredom so common in older adults? No one likes to be bored, including seniors. However, the older […]
How to Help Aging Parents Stay Connected with Technology
More and more older adults are embracing the “digital age” as technology becomes convenient and easier-to-use in our everyday lives. According to Pew Research, the number of seniors adopting digital technology is growing at a rapid pace: research finds that four-in-ten adults over the age of 65 own smartphones, and 67 percent of seniors report […]
4 Reasons to Love Being Retired
Most of us know that retirement is something we should look forward to – after all, retirement is supposed to be a reward for years of hard work. But after decades spent working or raising a family, it’s normal to experience a feeling of loss as your retirement approaches. Without the sense of purpose that […]
