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 …
It can be stressful to do something for the first time, whether it’s your first day at a new school, your first flight, or your first time visiting a loved one in a retirement community. Not only do you not know what to expect, but you also truly want the experience to go well. If you’re …
When shopping for a new home – whether an apartment, a townhouse, a cottage, or a senior living community – take some time beforehand to make a list of your “wants,” your “needs,” and your “must-haves.” For example, most people these days would claim Internet access is a must-have. Some people might also require a spacious closet …
Grandparents and grandchildren share a unique bond. Some grandparents act as caregivers to their children’s children, others share their affection from afar, and many grandparents enjoy spoiling their grandchildren with gifts, foods, experiences, and (most importantly) love. Wondering how to bond with grandchildren when you’re living in an assisted living community? If you would like to …
Although there are many things to love about senior living communities – comfortable and secure housing, medical assistance and transportation, delicious meals served restaurant-style – I think most would agree that the best thing about assisted living is the community itself. Making new friends is a cinch, and the staff encourages camaraderie through a variety of group …
Eating a balanced diet of nutritious foods is important at every age. Although many dietary recommendations remain the same throughout our lives (eat lots of vegetables, for example), others materialize and disappear as we age. In addition, many adults have unique dietary needs due to medications and health conditions (like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol). If …
When you select a senior living residence for yourself or a loved one, you aren’t just choosing a place to live; you’re choosing a home and a community. Your selection will have a major impact on your happiness in your sunset years. So in addition to very practical matters like location, room size, security, and dining services, …
You should always feel safe in your own home. Although this is important for everyone – men and women, young and old, city dwellers and country folk – it is especially significant where seniors are concerned. After all, a minor fall that barely slows down a teenager could be devastating for someone in their sunset years. To …
As we enter retirement and grow older, we will all have to face a crucial decision: stay in our own home, or consider a senior living community. Neither option is necessarily better, but people do tend to prefer one over the other. If you’re weighing this decision for yourself, keep in mind the many benefits …
Are you hoping to retire in Tennessee? If so, be sure to check out Collierville, a small town located outside Memphis. Filled with small historic homes as well as more recent residential and retail expansion, Collierville is full of things to see and do. In fact, its historic town square was given the title “Best …