Resources

• The Best 5 Exercises if You’re 65 and Older

  

  There’s a lot to consider as you age when it comes to your wellbeing. You not only have to be mindful of social wellness, but you should also be aware that physical wellness is at a critical point. At any age, physical activity keeps us feeling and looking our best. Still, when you get older,……

  March 1, 2021
• Conducting a Senior Home Safety Assessment

  

  For an aging senior, continuing to live independently at home in the comfort and familiarity of their usual surroundings may be a top priority. But as their loved one, making sure that the familiar home is safe for them to do so should be your top priority.  According to Age Safe America, 90% of older……

  March 1, 2021
• 6 Tips to Make the Transition to Assisted Living Easier on Your Loved One

  

  The transition from living an independent life into living in an assisted living community is probably the biggest transition seniors will make in their older years. Everyone in the process will inevitably experience worry and anxiety, but it will especially be difficult on your loved one who is moving.  Luckily, there are a lot of……

  March 1, 2021
• Four Black Heroes Who Helped Shape the Care Industry

  

  As we all know by now, true heroes don’t always wear capes.  Since February is Black History Month, we are taking this time to reflect on our own black heroes who have helped make the care industry what it is today. The heroes profiled here are men and women who not only dedicated their lives……

  January 31, 2021
• Older Adults in the Technology Age

  

  According to the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of people in the U.S. age 65 and older use the internet, a dramatic increase from only 14 percent of older adults in 2000. The older the person, the less likely they are to embrace technology, the internet, social media, and smartphones, but when seniors actually adopt……

  January 31, 2021
• Coping with the Emotions of Downsizing

  

  Part of aging is dealing with changes, one of which is downsizing. The act and even the very thought of downsizing can evoke a lot of emotions in an aging adult.  Read on for coping tips to help seniors deal with the emotions of downsizing. Continue Reading Coping with the Emotions of Downsizing

  December 30, 2020
• Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  

  Any kind of transition in life is challenging, but changes that involve aging parents are especially difficult. Aging parents often find their transitions involve the loss of normal things – driving privileges, financial control of assets and self care. These are never easy conversations to have with your parents.  Aging seniors frequently experience these losses……

  December 21, 2020
• How to Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care

  

  The choice to place a loved one into assisted living or memory care comes with an array of questions: How does one pay for assisted living? Continue Reading How to Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care

  December 16, 2019
• Combatting Osteoporosis Early: Exercises Seniors Can Start Today

  

  Seniors can start improving bone health and battling osteoporosis with these easy exercises they can start today. As people age and begin to feel the effects of osteoporosis, certain exercises to build strong bones become more important than ever. Check out our exercises to build strong bones. Continue Reading Combatting Osteoporosis Early: Exercises Seniors Can…

  December 13, 2019
• How to Get Your Parents into Assisted Living

  

  Spending time with our loved ones is one of life’s great treasures, especially as they age and the time spent together becomes more precious. However, if you’ve been spending that time asking yourself, “How do I get my Mom into assisted living?” because you’ve noticed signs that some extra help is required, it’s time to……

  December 9, 2019