Our grandparents hold a special place in our hearts. They’re a source of comfort, love, and encouragement throughout many stages of our lives. So, with National Grandparents Day quickly approaching, now is a perfect time to honor and celebrate the grandparents in our lives. National Grandparents Day was first declared a national holiday by President […]
7 Decorating Ideas for a Senior Apartment
After researching and touring assisted living communities, you’ve helped your aging parent decide to downsize to a senior apartment. Now, it’s time to support your parent through the process of moving into their new space. One of the best ways to ease the transition to assisted living for your parent is by making their apartment […]
How to Talk to Siblings About an Aging Parent’s Care Needs
Watching our parents grow older is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Over time, it’s natural for family roles to reverse as adult children become the caregivers for their aging parents. It could be that your mom or dad just needs a little help around the home, or maybe they […]
New Research Shows How Continuing-Care Retirement Communities Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults
A national research project called the “Age Well Study” is underway, and a new report has revealed some promising early findings about the benefits of living at “life plan” communities, otherwise known as continuing-care retirement communities (CCRCs). The five-year longitudinal study is the first of its kind to evaluate the effect of living in a […]
Back to School at 65: How Lifelong Learning Leads to Healthy Aging
You don’t have to dig very deep in the news to read that staying active and keeping your brain sharp can help improve our mental and physical health as we age. Many seniors in retirement communities are accomplishing both through lifelong learning. Our retirement years can take on richer meaning when we engage in lifelong […]
Maintaining Friendships When Moving to Senior Living
Moving to independent living in a senior living community is an exciting time for older adults. With a new, maintenance-free home or apartment, easy-living lifestyle, and amenities and activities always on hand, independent living residents can experience the relaxing retirement they always dreamed of. However, one thing older adults might worry about when moving is […]
The Benefits of Meditation for Older Adults
You may have heard that meditation is good for you. But what exactly is meditation, and how can it contribute to healthy aging? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of meditation for older adults. What is meditation? Meditation has been around for centuries. It is well studied and practiced around the world by […]
How to Choose the Best Memory Care for an Older Loved One
One of the most difficult situations a spouse or adult child can face is a loved one with a progressive memory disease like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Caregivers may want to provide a home environment as long as possible, but eventually, their loved one’s needs escalate above their ability to manage. At that point, it […]
Sweet Summertime: 5 Fruits and Veggies with Unexpected Health Benefits for Seniors
Sweet summertime is here, bringing with it plenty of sunshine and warm weather. Summer is a perfect time to enjoy fruits and vegetables because so many varieties are at their peak of freshness and quality. But did you know that these popular summer fruits and veggies can also offer some surprising health benefits for seniors? […]
5 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
It’s estimated that 34.2 million American adults are unpaid caregivers to an older adult, often a spouse, parent, or other relative. Family caregivers help with a range of different daily activities, from dressing, grooming, bathing, and medication management to providing assistance with tasks like housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and transportation. But while the level […]
