Choosing a memory care community for your loved one can be challenging with all the different places and services being offered. It’s a big decision and can take some careful thinking before deciding the best option for them. Some considerations to take into mind when choosing a memory care community are staff, safety, services, and […]
What Should Seniors Eat for Breakfast?
When seniors focus on an active lifestyle with healthy eating, they can support healthy aging. Whether you live an independent or assisted living lifestyle, seniors need a balanced and nutritious breakfast to start their day. Foods that include protein, fiber, and adequate portions of vegetables and fruit contain all the nutritional elements of a healthy […]
Helping Your Senior Loved Ones Downsize
As people age, they usually won’t have the same space requirements. So, downsizing becomes a necessity in many cases. Fortunately, many great independent living or assisted living communities are available to choose from, depending on a senior’s needs. On the other hand, downsizing and moving into a new home is often met with some resistance. […]
When to Move to Senior Living
Senior living is something that almost every person will someday have to consider for themselves or their family members. If you’re still healthy, it’s easy to put off making any decisions about senior living. But with age and possibly mobility issues, maintaining a household while living alone can begin to feel more like a burden […]
Does Assisted Living Allow Pets?
Moving with a Pet Moving into a new community can be exciting, but the process can sometimes involve challenging decisions. When seniors decide to move into assisted living, they and their loved ones might need to downsize or consider what services are needed. But moving choices can be limited when seniors are moving with a […]
Active Seniors: The Benefits of Exercise as You Age
Looking Forward to Activity Enjoying life to the fullest at any age means engaging with a variety of experiences. Making an effort to stay mobile can be more challenging for seniors. Yet, the benefits often outweigh or even help alleviate those challenges. Seniors can look forward to exercising while aging with supportive services and community […]
How To Choose an Independent Living Community?
Are you retired and are considering senior living? Or you’ve realized that your home, once your pride and joy, is too much to manage alone? You are not alone. Many seniors transition to senior living communities, and independent living is one of them. With many options out there, how do you choose an independent living […]
How To Decide Between Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted living and memory care are 2 lifestyle options for seniors who require additional individualized care. With age comes many changes in health and sometimes cognitive decline in seniors. Not sure if you or a loved one needs assisted living or memory care? We have you covered with the differences between and benefits of both, […]
How Social Connections Keep Seniors Healthy
You may have heard the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child?” Well, it turns out that sentiment rings true for seniors too. Social isolation and loneliness are a growing health concern among seniors. Loneliness is the feeling of being alone or separated, and social isolation is having a lack of social connections […]
Why Should Senior Citizens Perform Balance Exercises?
Staying active is important in all walks of life, especially as you age. Finding the right community is essential, and discovering a new lifestyle can be exciting but remaining active is vital to your overall quality of life. Let’s look at the importance of balance exercises for senior citizens, including the various health benefits and […]