If you’re looking into a residential senior community for your parent, you might feel overwhelmed by options. Communities can offer a wide range of services and living options, and navigating this new world can be challenging. Some of the options you’ll typically find include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Some communities offer all…
According to AARP, you’re a senior when you hit 50. But just like 50 is only a number, being a senior is nothing but a state of mind. If it means a department store discount or a cheaper hotel room, count me in. If it means “acting old,” forget it! My mother-in-law golfed until she…
Getting your elderly parents to consider moving to an independent living facility takes a lot of convincing especially when they appear to be fairly healthy. But as we all know, their health can change on a dime. Many of our residents have moved here because something happened that made them realize this is a much…
Show me a person who enjoys dieting, and I’ll show you someone who was born without a set of taste buds. Maintaining a healthy weight, especially in the modern era where virtually any food we crave is available at either a local restaurant or the mega-grocery store chains, is tough to do at any age,…
As we go through life, our needs change in what we seek in a job, a home, clothing, and yes, even the cars we drive. When we get our first driver’s license, our parents usually try to force us into something practical. When we land our first job out of school, we might go for…