Are you considering senior living for yourself or an older loved one but are concerned by all the negative things you’ve heard about senior living communities? These fears can be overwhelming and make the prospect of moving into a senior living community less than appealing. You may have heard stories about residents in senior living […]
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Determining Your Needs and Wants in Senior Living
Locating, evaluating, and choosing a senior living community can be an overwhelming exercise. Depending on where you live, there can be dozens of senior living communities in and around your city, making it extremely challenging to choose one. Senior living communities vary by the amount of care, services, and amenities they provide, so before you […]
Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
Making the senior living decision for a loved one can be challenging. However, despite the difficulties, senior living is the right decision in many cases, and making that move can significantly improve a person’s health and well-being. Choosing a senior living community means a significant life change, and you want to make sure you have […]
Senior Living 101: What to Know About Assisted Living and Memory Care
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, every day until 2030, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65, and 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care in their lifetime. Many will require help with personal care, cognitive decline, or memory loss. Assisted living and memory care communities can help seniors and their families with […]
Safety & Security: The Peace of Mind Senior Living Communities Provide
Whether your senior loved one lives alone or with you, worrying about their safety can keep you up at night. There are valid reasons to be concerned about the safety and security of older adults. Older adults are more susceptible to numerous safety risks, including injuries and fatalities from falls, medication mishaps, burglaries, and fatal […]
Aging with Grace: How a Strong Social Life Protects Health & Wellness of Seniors
Social isolation and loneliness are serious public health concerns in the United States, nearly 25% of adults aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated. Living alone, health issues, the death of a spouse, difficulty driving, and hearing loss can negatively affect the social lives of seniors. A sense of belonging and social connections are […]