Every year, dependent and/or independent living is chosen by thousands of Americans. They’re looking for comfort, high-quality care, and a simpler, more relaxed lifestyle. They also, however, may be looking for meaningful connections and friendships. Fortunately, the opportunities to make friends in senior living communities are many. It can be slightly intimidating for some people,…
Have you settled on the big decision? That being, rather than aging at home, you’d like to spend the rest of your years in a senior living community. For many individuals, that’s a wise decision. Now, however, the question becomes, “Which community should I choose?” The choices of communities frequently referred to as “senior living”…
Do you, or someone you love, need assisted living? Maybe you’re not sure. You might be wondering, “What is assisted living?” As people age, one of the more important things for many is the feeling they can maintain their independence. In fact, one of the biggest fears of today’s aging adults is losing that independence.…
Assisted living can help improve the overall wellness and health of an adult who may need a little assistance now and then with certain activities. They do not require complete 24/7 skilled nursing care, however. It’s sort of a step in between their complete independent living and constant skilled nursing care. It’s not an easy…
With both gender and age, nutrition needs can vary. Compared to when you were younger, your choices for food and drinks might need to vary slightly the older you get. That is, of course, if you want to stay healthy. You will need more of certain foods and less of others. Other than basic adult…
Socialization for the elderly can be difficult. Most are not as active as they once were. They find themselves offering rain checks for gatherings, they make excuses, don’t show up, etc. Unfortunately, there can be serious consequences for both their mental and physical health as a result of social avoidance. There may come a time…
Making an average move to a traditional new home is a lot like transitioning to an independent, memory care, or assisted living community. It can be overwhelming as one of the biggest events of your life. To ensure that no important details are missed, and you stay organized, you’ll want to create a plan. Whether…
A great difference can be made in the lives of many by the comfort of social communities in the aging process. For your parent or grandparent – or other aging loved one – community is an extremely essential aspect of their lives. This can even pertain to a small community of friends or family. The…
Moving into a senior living community is a big decision. For many seniors and their families, this transition involves many conversations over a long period of time. However, you don’t want to wait until you’re experiencing a health crisis or struggling to take care of tasks at home to make this move. You don’t have…
Getting older requires a change in choices, desires, and lifestyle. From the choice of food to what to do after retirement and to downsizing, making these decisions can be daunting. Children of aging parents, in some cases, take turns to house their parents to better attend to them. This is not altogether effective as parents…