Some people assume that once you reach your senior years, it’s too late to embrace a healthy lifestyle. “What good will it do this late in life?” these people wonder. “Could eating right and exercising really make a difference?” In fact, healthy habits will always be important, no matter what your age. They can improve your body, keep …
Beyond food, clothing, shelter, financial support, emotional support, and on and on the list goes, your parents gave you one amazing and priceless thing: life! Although you’ll always be their child, now that you’re an adult yourself, it’s time to give back to your parents. That might mean treating them to dinner, helping them run …
There are so many wonderful benefits that come with moving into an assisted living facility. What are you most looking forward to—the sense of community, the activities and events, not having to cook or clean, all of the above? Luckily for you, assisted living facilities these days offer a variety of retirement community services. They …
When you’re standing on the precipice of a major life change, it can be hard to know when to jump. When are you ready to get married? When is the prime time to start a family? When should you move to a new city? And how will you know when to move into assisted living? This last transition …
As you browse through senior living options for yourself or a loved one, you’ll undoubtedly come across the phrase assisted living. But what is assisted living? When is it recommended? How does it differ from a nursing home or home care? To put it simply, assisted living facilities provide elderly people with housing and services …
There may come a time in your relationship with your parents when you feel that your roles are shifting. Suddenly your parents, the people you relied upon for support and advice for years, will need your help. You might find yourself completing errands for your parents, lending them a hand on the stairs, or making excuses …
For many Americans, saving for assisted living care isn’t a big priority. Many people assume they won’t need assisted living, others are too busy saving their assets for different goals, and still others presume that all their health care needs will be covered by government subsidies. If you or a loved one have decided that you …
Wondering what to look for in a retirement community? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re looking for a new home for yourself or a loved one, we can help you decide which features, amenities, and details are most important for senior living. By combining the comforts of home, community engagement, and reliable care, …
Packing for a move to a retirement community can be tricky. Will your new home be similar to an apartment? Can you bring everything in your house to your new abode? Will you need to move your furniture as well? Although retirement communities vary in their size and accommodations, today we’re discussing what you generally need …
Too often, parents decide to leave their children at home when they visit a loved one in a retirement community, fearing that the children will be ill-behaved, impolite, or bored. Other parents worry that the residents and staff at the facility will be bothered by their children’s behavior. It is true, of course, that young children can …