When you’re considering moving into assisted living, gathering as much information as possible about your potential new home is crucial. What are the best questions to ask about assisted living, and what can you learn from the answers?
Downsizing Tips for Seniors
There’s nothing quite like clearing the clutter and starting over with a clean slate. A big move can be the perfect opportunity to clean out that storage space or closet you’ve been avoiding. These downsizing tips for seniors will help you get started.
Tips for Touring a Senior Living Community
There’s truly no place like home. So, when it comes to choosing the right senior living community, you’ll want to consider many different factors. Scroll down to explore some tips for touring a senior living community that can help you narrow down your options and find the perfect place to call home.
The Best Things About Living in a Senior Living Community
“Location, location, location.” It’s a famous saying when it comes to real estate, but it’s also good advice for anyone choosing a place to live. Especially in your golden years, it’s important to be in a place that is built to meet your specific needs. That’s one of the best things about living in a …
How to Make the Most Out of Life
A happy retirement is about so much more than quitting your day job. Your golden years are a unique opportunity to savor the little things, reconnect with friends and family, give back to your community, and enjoy some well-deserved rest. Your senior years really are something to celebrate – which is why we’re going to …
Secrets to a Long-Lasting Relationship
What is the secret to a happy and long-lasting marriage? Although this timeless question seems to pop up at every wedding, anniversary, and engagement party, it is still hard to pinpoint an exact answer. Couples differ drastically, and even the best relationships require nurturing and care. If you’re young, in love, and wondering how you can …
Symptoms of Hearing Loss
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States? It’s true. In fact, there are many different factors that play into hearing loss, including genetics, age, and illness. Beyond that, hearing loss affects more than just the quality of sound. Hearing loss can also cause aloofness, confusion, …
E-Mail Basics for Beginners
While distance makes the heart grow fonder, it also makes keeping in touch a little more difficult. Luckily, the Internet can help solve this problem. Getting an e-mail account is a perfect way to stay in touch with loved ones who live too far away for you to see them on a regular basis. If …
When to Move to Senior Living
How do you know when it’s time to take the next step in life? When should you transition from one job to another? When should you start a family or move to a new city? In their sunset years, many people must decide when to move to senior living. Contrary to popular belief, this decision is …
Financing Assisted Living
Financing assisted living can be tricky. Many retirement communities require an advance deposit, and most operate on a month-to-month rent payment schedule (as opposed to a long-term arrangement). Before you sign your lease, be sure to review the agreement carefully. Discuss the contract with the Community Director, clarify obscure details, and ask any questions you have. In addition, if …
