The 4th of July is a favorite summer holiday to celebrate our freedom and honor those who have served our country. It’s also a perfect day to gather with family and friends to enjoy the great summer weather, food, and festivities. Here are 3 ideas to celebrate Independence Day with your loved ones in […]
4 Tips for Planning a Visit with Loved Ones in a Retirement Community
Are you planning a visit to a loved one in a retirement community? Visits from family or friends can provide a wonderful opportunity for bonding, learning, and connection for residents living in a retirement community. As we know, loneliness and isolation can be major health risks for seniors, leading to anxiety, depression, and even […]
How Retirement Villages Help Seniors Stay Sharp
As we grow older, our brain’s volume gradually shrinks, causing brain nerve cells to diminish or lose their connections with other nerve cells. It is these natural, age-related changes that are thought to cause cognitive decline in older adults. However, seniors do not have to resign to memory loss. Learn how living in a retirement […]
Understanding Senior Hoarding
It can be difficult enough to move your loved ones to a senior living community, but downsizing can be even more of a challenge if your senior is also a hoarder. Hoarding is characterized by a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. Research has discovered that […]
4 Fun Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day This Year
In 1972, President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day a federal holiday. Although it was created 58 years after the first Mother’s Day, the holiday is a special time to celebrate the fathers and grandfathers in our lives. In honor of this year’s Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18th, try one of these activities and spend […]
