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…
As the adult child of aging parents who live in an independent living community, I had to learn that there are very distinct differences between independent living and assisted living communities. In fact, just this morning, my dad quickly corrected me, when I referred to the place where he and my mom live as an…
This honest and firsthand perspective can shed some valuable light on how best to care for seniors and ensure their continued safety and well-being amidst this (or any) crisis.
Don’t look now, but seniors—not millennials—are the fastest-growing segment of today’s workforce. Here’s how working longer is changing seniors’ lives, and why the workforce of the future is being re-engineered with seniors’ more prominent role in mind.
Outstanding culinary quality and impressive optionality leads the way as senior dining programs adapt to fit the demands and expectations of a new generation of seniors.
An all-around healthy lifestyle is the strongest defense against chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are 5 habits in particular that are critical for reducing overall risk…
Throughout the month of September, we’ll identify different ways to promote healthier aging, with the hope that the ongoing discussion will empower you to make some meaningful, positive changes in your own life.
Here are some signs that your mom or day might not be entirely safe living alone at home.
Make the right decision on deciding between independent living and assisted living.